Senior Citizen's Ordeal: Digital Arrest and Extortion Unveiled
A senior citizen in Gandhinagar fell victim to cyber fraudsters who used 'digital arrest' as a threat, extorting Rs 19.24 crore over three months. An arrest has been made in Surat, uncovering a network of bank accounts used for laundering the extorted funds.
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In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a senior citizen from Gandhinagar was coerced into paying Rs 19.24 crore by scammers threatening him with 'digital arrest.' The extortion, conducted over three months, involved more than 30 bank accounts being used to launder the funds.
The Gandhinagar police have apprehended a 30-year-old businessman from Surat, whose bank account received Rs 1 crore of the ill-gotten money, said Dharmendra Sharma, Superintendent of Police, CID (Crime), Gandhinagar. The accused, Lalji Baldaniya, allowed his account to be used by fraudsters he met in Noida.
The cyber criminals falsely accused the elderly victim of money laundering to extort him. The ongoing investigation is focused on unmasking the fraudsters and identifying all bank account holders. The incidents highlight rising concerns over cyber threats and the manipulation of senior citizens.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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