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Jun 13, 2025
Senior citizen loses ₹1 crore in 'Digital arrest' scam
A 70-year-old retired government worker in Mohali lost over ₹1.03 crore after scammers pretended to be police, claiming her KYC details were linked to money laundering. They kept her on video calls and pressured her into transferring the money over three days. She realized it was a scam later and reported it to the cyber cell.
TL;DR
Authorities emphasize on staying alert and not falling for tactics
Police have registered a case and are tracking both the stolen funds and the origin of the scam calls. Officials clarified that "digital arrest" isn't legally recognized in India—it's just a trick used by fraudsters. These scams are rising fast: already this year, over 17,000 cases have been reported nationwide, with losses topping ₹210 crore. Authorities urge everyone to stay alert and not fall for these tactics.