A case of digital arrest of an elderly person has come to light from Indore, the financial capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is being told that the thugs have defrauded the victim of around Rs 40 lakhs by threatening them. The senior citizen who was a victim of fraud is working in a private company. He lodged a report in the crime branch and said that he had received a call. The caller informed about the transaction of a large amount in the bank account. With this he asked to transfer the money.
Regarding this incident, Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that the caller told the senior citizen that a transaction of more than Rs 2 crore has taken place in your bank account, for which you have received 15 percent commission. You have to transfer money to an account. If your money is legal then your money will be returned to you.
The caller also said to talk to our officer. After this the senior citizen was added on WhatsApp call and then he was intimidated. The cyber thugs made him talk to a fake officer. After this, the senior citizen was threatened and forced to transfer the money.
In the last three months, about 40 such incidents have taken place in Indore, in which criminals have defrauded crores of rupees. The crime branch is now busy seizing the bank accounts of the accused. Police have appealed to be cautious about cyber fraud and not to share personal or banking information on any unknown call.
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