Overview

• An 82-year-old retired Colonel and his wife in Chandigarh were duped of ₹3.4 crore by scammers posing as Enforcement Directorate officials.
• The fraud involved fabricated Supreme Court letters, fake arrest warrants, and threats of legal action to coerce compliance.
• Victims were placed under 'digital arrest,' confined to their home, and instructed to remain in constant communication with the scammers via video calls.
• Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation and managed to recover ₹6 lakh, though the majority of the stolen funds remain unrecovered.
• Authorities are urging the public to verify any legal notices and report suspicious calls to the cybercrime helpline to prevent further incidents.