Noida Octogenarian Loses Life Savings In Digital Arrest Fraud

In Noida, an octogenarian and her daughter lost Rs 36.6 lakh in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as TRAI officers, accusing them of human trafficking and money laundering. They coerced the duo into transferring funds under threat of arrest. After the four-day ordeal, the victims reported the incident. The police froze Rs 2 lakh of the stolen amount while investigating.