Retired Police Officer Loses ₹19 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam After Fake NIA Officials Threaten Terror Link Probe
Mumbai: A 61-year-old retired police sub-inspector has fallen prey to a digital arrest scam and ended up losing his hard earned money. The scammers who claimed to be National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials told the victim that his links with a terrorist organisation had been found during a probe and induced the victim to transfer money in different beneficiary bank accounts. Fake officials…
Mumbai: A 61-year-old retired police sub-inspector has lost ₹19 lakh in a digital arrest scam, according to the police. The scammers impersonated National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials and threatened to arrest the victim, who had confessed to having links with a terrorist organization. The victim received calls from individuals claiming to be from the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) and NIA's Mumbai office.
Eventually, the scammers demanded payment to resolve the fabricated allegations. The victim complied with their demands, transferring ₹19 lakh in two transactions, believing them to be legitimate representatives of law enforcement. Following the incident, the victim reported the incident to the police, leading to the registration of a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act.
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