Pune couple defrauded of Rs 68 lakh in month-long 'digital arrest' scam

A couple from Pune lost Rs 68 lakh in a sophisticated month-long fraud involving what authorities call a 'digital arrest' scam. The perpetrators impersonated officials and convinced the victims they were under legal investigation, compelling them to transfer money in installments.

The victims were isolated and intimidated through repeated video calls and threats, creating a false sense of urgency and authority. The scam exploited the victims' fear of legal consequences, a tactic increasingly used in cyber fraud cases across India.

Authorities are investigating the case as digital fraud and attempting to trace the beneficiary accounts where the money was transferred.