Elderly Delhi Couple Duped Of Rs 14 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

• An elderly doctor couple in Greater Kailash, South Delhi, was defrauded of nearly Rs 14 crore.
• Cybercriminals kept them under 'digital arrest' for over two weeks, from December 24 to January 9.
• The fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials, coercing the couple to transfer money to various bank accounts.
• The couple, who returned from the United States in 2016, were isolated as their children live abroad.
• An e-FIR has been filed, and the Delhi Police cybercrime unit is investigating the case.

Why It Matters: Elderly couple in Delhi lost Rs 14 crore in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam.