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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 14 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam: What It Is, How To Stay Safe Read more: https://t.co/aYiVu8IlOt #Bengaluru #TNCards https://t.co/RGNQgm5rX7
#WATCH | Sharad Singhal, JCP Crime Branch says, " On 6th September, the Ahmedabad cyber unit received a complaint where a victim lost his money around Rs 80 lakh through digital arrest. Digital arrest is part of cybercrime where by impersonating different Enforcement agencies,… https://t.co/sCBpF7bewT https://t.co/04voBL046m
#WATCH | Gujarat: Ahmedabad Cyber Crime unit arrested 17 people including 4 Taiwanese in a digital arrest scam; 762 SIM cards, 120 mobile phones were recovered during multiple raids across the country. https://t.co/dcY30VILqd
A retired university professor was defrauded of ₹75 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam, highlighting a growing trend of cybercrime in India. Reports indicate that residents of Bengaluru have collectively lost over ₹1,200 crore to cybercriminals in just eight months. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime unit has been actively investigating these scams, with a recent complaint detailing a victim losing around ₹80 lakh due to the same fraudulent scheme. In a significant crackdown, authorities arrested 17 individuals, including four Taiwanese nationals, and seized 762 SIM cards and 120 mobile phones during raids across the country.