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3w ago

Retired Colonel and Wife Lose ₹3.4 Crore in Expanding 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Scammers posing as law enforcement continue to exploit vulnerable individuals across India, using fake legal threats and sophisticated deception to steal millions.

The scammers targeted the retired Colonel’s wife, convincing him to break her fixed deposits (FDs) to “close the case”. (HT)

Overview

  • An 82-year-old retired colonel and his wife in Chandigarh were defrauded of ₹3.4 crore by scammers impersonating Enforcement Directorate officials.
  • The fraudsters used fabricated Supreme Court documents, staged video calls, and threats of jail time to coerce the couple into transferring funds.
  • A 49-year-old Andheri woman lost ₹33.5 lakh in a similar scam, where she was falsely accused of money laundering and pressured to deposit her savings into a 'Secret Supervision Account.'
  • Investigations reveal scammers are targeting elderly and isolated individuals, employing psychological manipulation and digital communication methods like WhatsApp calls.
  • Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing the culprits, with some arrests and partial recoveries reported, but the scams continue to evolve and spread nationwide.