Software engineer loses Rs 11.8 cr in 'digital arrest'
The Free Press Journal - Indore|December 24, 2024
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday.
NT Correspondent

The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, they said.

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