Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:03am on 17 Nov 2025,Monday India
A 57-year-old woman from Bengaluru lost nearly ₹32 crore in a long “digital arrest” scam. Fraudsters posed as DHL staff, CBI officers and RBI officials. They told her a fake case was filed in her name and forced her to stay under video surveillance for months. The scammers warned her not to contact local police and demanded money to “clear her name.” Between September 2024 and March 2025, she made 187 payments, losing ₹31.83 crore. She reported the crime only after her son’s wedding due to trauma and fear. Police have begun investigating the case. (PC: NDTV, AI Generated Image)
