Fraudster held from Andhra for putting elderly woman under ‘digital arrest’ for 10 days, extorting Rs 30L

A 39-year-old man was arrested for orchestrating a 'digital arrest' scam, extorting Rs 30 lakh from an elderly woman. The accused and associates impersonated government officials, coercing the victim into transferring funds over ten days last November. Police are pursuing other members of the racket.

Fraudster held from Andhra for putting elderly woman under ‘digital arrest’ for 10 days, extorting Rs 30L
A 39-year-old man was arrested for orchestrating a 'digital arrest' scam, extorting Rs 30 lakh from an elderly woman. The accused and associates impersonated government officials, coercing the victim into transferring funds over ten days last November. Police are pursuing other members of the racket.