Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Nov 15: A 70-year-old retired surgeon from Bengaluru has reportedly lost Rs 1.6 crore after being trapped for nearly a year in a digital arrest scam.

The incident surfaced when Noida Police arrested one of the accused and found financial links to the victim, Dr Rajesh (name changed). Attempts by Noida officers to contact him failed, following which Bengaluru City Police were alerted. Even local police could not reach him over phone, forcing a visit to his residence. Though informed about the scam, the doctor initially denied any knowledge.

Police later contacted his family, who convinced him to acknowledge the fraud. Despite this, the victim has not yet filed a complaint. According to officers, the doctor even contacted the fake “police”

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