Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail in Rs 3.03 crore ‘digital arrest’ case
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Vikram Singh, accused of laundering Rs 3.03 crore through cryptocurrency in a digital arrest scam. A retired principal was isolated and threatened into transferring funds via phone and video calls. Singh allegedly converted Rs 4.26 lakh into cryptocurrency, earning Rs 70,000 commission. The court considered his specific role and incarceration period before approving bail with strict conditions.
Key Entities
Punjab and Haryana High CourtJustice Manisha BatraVikram SinghDr AnitaDigital arrest scamRs 3.03 croreGurugram cyber policeUSDT cryptocurrency