Pune 'Digital Arrest' Scam: Retired Engineers Lose 53 Lakhs to Cyber Fraud

• Two 79-year-old retired engineers in Pune were defrauded of 53 lakh rupees in a 'digital arrest' scam.
• Fraudsters posed as officials from DPBI, Dept. of Telecommunications, and RBI, threatening arrest with fake warrants.
• One victim transferred 36 lakh rupees after being accused of obscene calls; another lost 17 lakh in a fake money laundering case.
• Police confirm 'digital arrest' is a non-existent legal process used by cybercriminals for intimidation and extortion.
• FIRs registered; police advise citizens not to share bank details or respond to threats, and to report suspicious calls.

Why It Matters: Elderly targeted in Pune 'digital arrest' scam; police warn against sharing details and urge reporting.