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News1813-12-2025, 15:45

Delhi: Elderly man duped of Rs 1.16 crore in 'digital arrest' scam; 3 held

  • An 82-year-old Delhi man was defrauded of Rs 1.16 crore in a "digital arrest" scam.
  • Three alleged cyber fraud syndicate members were arrested in connection with the scam.
  • The fraudsters impersonated law enforcement and coerced the victim to transfer money.
  • A significant portion of the stolen money (Rs 1.10 crore) was routed through an NGO's bank account in Himachal Pradesh, operated from Bihar.
  • The same NGO account is linked to 32 other complaints, totaling approximately Rs 24 crore in fraud.

Why It Matters: Digital arrest scams are a serious threat, especially to the elderly.

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