Multiple Digital Arrest and Online Trading Scams Target Elderly Across India

Multiple cases of 'digital arrest' scams have recently targeted elderly individuals across India, with victims coerced into transferring large sums by fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials. In Delhi, a 70-year-old woman lost Rs 6.9 crore after nine days of video surveillance and threats, while a 78-year-old retired official was duped of over Rs 2.19 crore. Similar scams in Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh involved arrests of suspects. Additionally, cyber frauds involving fake online trading schemes have defrauded victims of amounts ranging from Rs 10 lakh to over Rs 1 crore, with police investigations ongoing.