From fake arrest to fraud of Rs 34 lakh, one phone call changed Nidhi's life: Digital Arrest News
Nidhi became a victim of digital fraud: ED's fake notice and demand of Rs 34 lakh
At first Nidhi thought all this was a joke, but the voice was so serious that it left her heartbroken.
Digital Arrest News: Noida, Sector 41…It was night time, around 10 o'clock. Nidhi Paliwal was sitting comfortably in her house when her phone rang. A strange voice came from the other side, identifying himself as from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). He said, 'A parcel has been sent from Mumbai to Iran in your name, which contains five passports, two debit cards, two laptops, 900 US dollars and 200 grams of narcotics. All this is in your name and you are an accused in this case.
At first Nidhi thought all this was a joke, but the voice was so serious that it left her heartbroken. And then he used the same classic deception weapon – the intimidation game. The phone call was immediately followed by a complaint sent to his WhatsApp, containing not only the allegations but also a demand for a payment. He was threatened in this manner, 'If you do not send Rs 34 lakh, you will be arrested.'
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Then came another shocking twist. A Skype call came in, in which the video was switched off, but the person kept claiming that he had to make an arrest through video call. Nidhi's mind was filled with fear and panic. Are they really criminals? Has his name stuck?
There was so much fear that Nidhi immediately transferred Rs 34 lakh, so that she and her family did not have to face problems.
But when Nidhi reported the matter, the truth came out. Cyber criminals were not only exploiting their money but also mentally exploiting them. Gautam Buddha Cyber Crime Police Station registered an FIR in this matter and started investigating the matter. Police officials said that the accused not only sent fake ED notices but also boldly extorted money through digital arrests.
In recent months, there has been a rapid increase in such digital arrest scams, due to which people are becoming victims of mental pressure. Nidhi's story has come as a warning that in today's digital age, new methods of fraud are emerging. Now we need to be more alert and aware about the security of our information and money.
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