A 72-year-old man lost ₹1.47 crore in a “Digital Arrest” scam
108.6k views | Uttar Pradesh, India | Jun 1, 2026 Cyber criminals are impersonating police, CBI, ED, and other officials through video calls and fake investigations to mentally pressure victims into transferring money In this case: •The victim was falsely accused of illegal activities •Scammers claimed his digital credentials were “compromised” •He was kept under constant monitoring and psychological pressure for 28 days •Money was transferred in the name of “fund verification” and “case closure” Remember: •No law enforcement agency conducts arrests over phone or video calls •Police, CBI, ED or any authority will never ask you to transfer money for verification •Do not panic or isolate yourself during such calls •Disconnect immediately and verify through official channels •Report suspicious calls without delay If you are a victim of cyber fraud, report it by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in #CyberDost #DigitalArrestScam #ImpersonationScam #CyberFraud