A Hyderabad family fell victim to a 17-day “digital arrest” scam, losing Rs 5.5 crore. Posing as TRAI and CBI officials, fraudsters convinced a 67-year-old woman that her Aadhaar-linked number was involved in illegal activities. Under threat and surveillance, the family transferred funds for “verification,” only to discover the deception later. Cyberabad police are now investigating.
Hyderabad family loses Rs 5.5 crore after being in 17-day Digital Arrest: ‘Aadhaar, drugs and more’ used to dupe them
