Hyderabad retiree duped of Rs 8 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam
A 63-year-old retired government employee in Hyderabad fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing ₹8 lakh. Cybercriminals, pretending to be telecom and CBI officials, accused him of money laundering and coerced him into transferring the money under threat of arrest. The scam was uncovered after the victim grew suspicious of further demands.
A 63-year-old retired government employee in Hyderabad fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing ₹8 lakh. Cybercriminals, pretending to be telecom and CBI officials, accused him of money laundering and coerced him into transferring the money under threat of arrest. The scam was uncovered after the victim grew suspicious of further demands.
