Thane Man, 64, Loses ₹1.25 Cr to Digital Arrest Scam

• A 64-year-old man in Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore due to fear of "digital arrest."
• Fraudsters impersonated officials from the "Data Protection Board of India" and "Panchavati police station."
• The victim was falsely accused of SIM card misuse and financial transactions with a terrorist organization.
• He transferred money after being threatened with arrest under the National Security Act.
• The man realized he was cheated after reading a news report and filed a complaint at Naupada police station.

Why It Matters: It highlights the growing threat of digital arrest scams and their devastating financial impact.