Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 7 Cr in Digital 'Arrest' Scam, Falsely Implicated in Drugs Case

• An 81-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 7.12 crore in a sophisticated digital 'arrest' scam over two months.
• Scammers impersonated courier company and Mumbai Police, falsely implicating him in a drugs, money laundering, and terror case.
• Victim was put under "digital arrest," coerced into transferring funds for "financial verification" and liquidating assets.
• Fraudsters used WhatsApp and Signal app to maintain constant pressure and monitor the elderly victim.
• The incident highlights a disturbing trend of cybercrime, with Telangana losing Rs 1,866 crore in 2024.

Why It Matters: Elderly targeted in digital 'arrest' scams; remain vigilant against sophisticated cyber fraud.