Retired Army Man Loses ₹1.31 Cr in "Digital Arrest" Cyber Scam

• Retired army employee Duvvada Shanmukha Rao from Palasa, Srikakulam, swindled of ₹1.31 crore.
• Fraudsters impersonated central investigative agencies, claiming his phone was linked to human trafficking.
• Used Skype video calls with fake uniforms/notices to threaten "digital arrest" and demand money.
• Shanmukha Rao transferred ₹1,31,85,000 over two months due to fear and psychological pressure.
• Realized scam when more money was demanded for "Income Tax Clearance"; filed complaint with Kasibugga police.

Why It Matters: Beware: No agency conducts "digital arrests" or demands money via calls. Report scams to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.