Delhi Cyber Fraud: Retired Officer Loses ₹2.19 Crore in 'Digital Arrest' Scam; 5 Arrested

• A 78-year-old retired Delhi government officer was swindled out of ₹2.19 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud.
• Cybercriminals, operating from Cambodia, impersonated Indian law enforcement officials, claiming the victim had pending arrest warrants for money laundering.
• The victim was kept under 24-hour WhatsApp video surveillance, instructed not to leave his house, and coerced into transferring funds to various accounts.
• Delhi Police's IFSO unit arrested five individuals from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, recovering ₹1 crore in cash from one accused.
• The fraudsters used tactics like fake arrest case numbers, misuse of Aadhaar card claims, and impersonation of CBI officials to pressure the victim.

Why It Matters: A retired Delhi officer lost ₹2.19 crore to a 'digital arrest' scam, leading to five arrests by Delhi Police.