Retired woman duped of Rs.2.55L in "digital arrest" scam
PRAYAGRAJ, April 9 -- A retired woman from Neemsarai, in the Dhoomanganj police station area, was allegedly duped of Rs.2.55 lakh by cybercriminals who claimed she was under "digital arrest." The scammers reportedly threatened her with fabricated allegations of involvement in terrorist activities to instill fear of arrest. Officials said Dhoomanganj police have registered a case following her complaint and are investigating the matter.
According to the woman's complaint, on March 2, she received a call from an unknown WhatsApp number. The caller, identifying himself as Ajay Yadav, an inspector with the Anti-Terrorism Squad at Lal Qila, appeared in a police uniform and even displayed the Indian national flag, alarming her. The caller accused her of being involved in terrorist activities, showed photos of nuclear missiles, named three terrorists and demanded Rs.20 lakh. He further threatened her with arrest by the Delhi Police.
Under pressure, the woman transferred Rs.55,000 on March 6. However, the fraudster later demanded an additional Rs.15 lakh. She eventually borrowed Rs.2 lakh from her nephew and sent it on March 19. The scammer promised to return the money on March 24, but when she visited her bank on March 25, she discovered the funds had not been refunded. She then approached the police....
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