Homemaker loses ₹5 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud
The Hindu·6h ago·Fear
What Happened
A 58-year-old homemaker from Thanisandra, Bengaluru lost ₹5 lakh in a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud on April 14. Fraudsters impersonating Mumbai Police officers threatened her with arrest, coercing fund transfers. She filed a complaint with East Division Cyber Crime Police on April 16. Authorities are investigating the coordinated scam.
Key Entities
Thanisandra, BengaluruEast Division Cyber Crime PoliceMumbai Police₹5 lakhDigital arrest fraud