
An 82-year-old Ahmedabad man was defrauded of over Rs 7 crore by cyber fraudsters, reportedly linked to a Chinese crime gang. The scam involved a fake 'digital arrest' where victims were intimidated with fabricated evidence and impersonated officials, including a Supreme Court judge. The fraudsters demanded money for a supposed money laundering investigation, extracting funds over several weeks. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has arrested 12 individuals in connection with the case.
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