Mumbai: A 74-year-old doctor from Ahilyanagar became the victim of cyber fraud, losing Rs 7.17 crore in a “digital arrest” scam that even featured a fake online courtroom.

About The Case

According to police, the ordeal began on September 7 when the elderly doctor received a call from a person claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The caller alleged that the doctor’s mobile number was linked to a money-laundering case registered in Mumbai. Soon after, another person, posing as a police officer, spoke to the victim and sent a fabricated arrest warrant. Read Also Mumbai: Differently-Abled Passengers To Receive 25% Fare Concession On Metro Line 3 From Nov 23

The scammers informed him that, considering his age, he would be placed under “digital arrest” ins

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