Agra Teacher Dies After Falling Victim to 'Digital Arrest' Scam

A fraudulent call claiming her daughter was involved in a sex racket led to a fatal heart attack for Malti Verma, a government school teacher.

Malti Verma, a 58-year-old teacher in Agra, received a scam call on September 30 alleging her daughter was caught in a sex racket.
The caller, posing as a police officer, demanded ₹1 lakh to prevent the alleged scandal from being exposed.
Despite her son confirming the call was a fraud, Verma's anxiety escalated, resulting in a heart attack.
Verma was rushed to the hospital after returning home from work but was declared dead upon arrival.
The incident highlights the growing threat of 'digital arrest' scams, prompting police investigations and public concern.