NRI Couple Loses Rs 15 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam, Considers Leaving India

• An IITian and his doctor wife, serving in the US for 40+ years, lost Rs 14.85 crore in a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud.
• The couple was defrauded by individuals posing as IPS officers and TRAI officials, claiming their number was involved in illegal activities and linking it to national security.
• They were kept under constant phone surveillance for nearly 15 days, instructed not to disconnect, and told to keep the matter secret.
• The fraudsters coerced them into transferring their lifetime savings from mutual funds, promising clearance and return of funds.
• Delhi Police is investigating the case, but the couple fears they may have to return to the US if their money is not recovered.

Why It Matters: NRI couple loses Rs 15 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam, highlighting severe cybercrime risks.