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Crime
90‑year‑old loses Rs 2.1 crore in digital fraud; Assam police arrest suspect
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:37 AM
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A 90‑year‑old senior citizen fell victim to a digital scam that siphoned Rs 2.1 crore, prompting Assam police to detain a suspect.
A nonagenarian resident was duped in an online transaction that resulted in a loss of approximately Rs 2.1 crore. The victim, aged 90, reported the incident after discovering that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account.
Law enforcement agencies in Assam responded swiftly, locating and arresting a man suspected of orchestrating the fraud. The suspect was taken into custody following a series of digital forensics that linked him to the fraudulent transfer.
Investigators have opened a formal case and are continuing to trace the flow of the stolen money. Senior citizens and other vulnerable groups have been advised to exercise heightened caution when dealing with unsolicited digital payment requests.
The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect's identity or the exact method used in the scam, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Authorities reiterate that any similar complaints should be reported immediately to prevent further financial loss.
Law enforcement agencies in Assam responded swiftly, locating and arresting a man suspected of orchestrating the fraud. The suspect was taken into custody following a series of digital forensics that linked him to the fraudulent transfer.
Investigators have opened a formal case and are continuing to trace the flow of the stolen money. Senior citizens and other vulnerable groups have been advised to exercise heightened caution when dealing with unsolicited digital payment requests.
The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect's identity or the exact method used in the scam, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Authorities reiterate that any similar complaints should be reported immediately to prevent further financial loss.