In a recent case of digital arrest scam, a 74-year-old retired central government officer from Rajarhat, Kolkata, was lured into what’s being called a “digital arrest” hoax, and ended up losing Rs 1.04 crore. The cybercriminals used fear, fake warrants, and video calls to convince him he was under investigation for human trafficking.

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It started on September 8, when the victim received a call from someone claiming to be a Bengaluru police official. The caller accused him of using his mobile number for illegal advertisements and harassment. When he denied it, the call was escalated to a bogus “crime branch.” He was told a Supreme Court arrest warrant had been issued against him unless he cooperated with their so-called “priority investigation

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