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Bengaluru has reported significant financial losses due to cybercrime, amounting to over ₹1,200 crore in just eight months. Recent incidents include a resident being defrauded of ₹3,000 by fake police officers during a late-night robbery. Additionally, a victim lost approximately ₹80 lakh in a scam known as 'digital arrest,' which involves impersonation of law enforcement. In a separate case, Bengaluru Police arrested an Axis Bank manager and three sales executives in connection with a ₹97-crore stock-market fraud. These incidents highlight the growing concern over cybercrime and financial fraud in the region.