Man Duped in Elaborate 'Digital Arrest' Scam
A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru lost Rs 2.07 crore to cyber fraudsters in a 'digital arrest' scam. Impersonating law enforcement officers, the scammers alleged his identity was misused, leading to threats of prosecution. Alarmed, he transferred money until realizing the deceit, prompting a police investigation.
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A 61-year-old resident of Mangaluru fell victim to cyber fraudsters who allegedly cheated him of Rs 2.07 crore, local police reported on Sunday.
The scam involved an unknown caller posing as an officer from a fictitious 'National Data Protection Centre,' claiming the man's identity had been misused in illegal activities, including drug trafficking.
Alarmed by threats of legal action from supposed senior officials, the victim transferred funds in installments before realizing the deception. Police inquiries are ongoing.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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