Elderly NRI Couple Duped of Rs 14.85 Crore in Delhi 'Digital Arrest' Scam

• An elderly NRI couple in Delhi was defrauded of Rs 14.85 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam.
• Fraudsters posed as government officials and police, using phone and video calls to threaten the couple with legal action and arrest.
• Victim Indira Taneja was accused of money laundering and told an FIR was filed in Maharashtra, with a fake police officer on video call reinforcing the threat.
• The couple, despite being senior citizens and one recovering from surgery, were pressured into transferring money due to fear and isolation tactics.
• Authorities warn against 'digital arrest' scams, advising verification of calls from officials and never transferring money to clear cases.

Why It Matters: Elderly NRI couple loses Rs 14.85 crore in Delhi 'digital arrest' scam; authorities urge vigilance.