Retired UPPCL Official, Wife Duped Of ₹53 Lakh In 69-Day 'Digital Arrest' Scam In Kanpur

• A retired UPPCL official, Ramesh Chandra, and his wife were scammed out of ₹53 lakh over 69 days in Kanpur.
• Fraudsters impersonated police and CBI officials, falsely accusing Chandra of money laundering and a fabricated suicide case.
• The couple was kept under 'digital arrest,' pressured psychologically, and warned not to leave home or speak to anyone.
• Despite Chandra's need for dialysis, scammers insisted on his confinement, leading to ₹53 lakh being transferred via RTGS.
• Kanpur Cyber Crime is investigating, tracing bank accounts, and working to recover the funds, while police warn the public.

Why It Matters: Couple loses ₹53 lakh in 69-day 'digital arrest' scam; police warn against impersonation.