Thane Senior Citizen Loses ₹21 Lakhs to 'IPS Digital Arrest' Scam

• A 70-year-old senior citizen in Thane was defrauded of 21 lakh rupees through a "digital arrest" scam.
• Scammers impersonated IPS officers and threatened the victim with arrest for alleged money laundering and misuse of his bank account.
• The victim, Narayan Rangaswamy, was falsely accused of sending obscene messages and having his account linked to a 538 crore money laundering case.
• Police have registered a case of fraud and under the IT Act; an investigation is underway to find the culprits.
• Cyber police warn citizens not to trust unknown calls asking for personal information or money, as banks and police never do this over the phone.

Why It Matters: Digital arrest scams are defrauding seniors of large sums, emphasizing cybercrime risks.