‘Digital arrest’: 'CBI sleuths' con Bengaluru executive of Rs 32cr in 6 months; harassed her even in hospital
A 57-year-old senior MNC official in Bengaluru was defrauded of over Rs 31.8 crore in a six-month 'digital arrest' scam. Victim transferred money in 187 transactions after being convinced she was involved in a criminal case and needed to cooperate in a virtual investigation to avoid arrest. She complied even while hospitalized, fearing it would impact her son's wedding.
A 57-year-old senior MNC official in Bengaluru was defrauded of over Rs 31.8 crore in a six-month 'digital arrest' scam. Victim transferred money in 187 transactions after being convinced she was involved in a criminal case and needed to cooperate in a virtual investigation to avoid arrest. She complied even while hospitalized, fearing it would impact her son's wedding.
