Bihar Woman Found Dead After Losing ₹2.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam, Suicide Suspected

A woman from Bihar was found dead in her home on Sunday after losing ₹2.5 lakh in a so‑called digital arrest scam that promised her a quick release from a fake arrest. The victim, whose name has not been released, reportedly received a message from a fraudster claiming to be a police official and was asked to transfer the money to secure her release. Police have opened a case and are investigating the scam, while the family has expressed shock and grief. The authorities have urged people to verify any such claims through official channels and have warned that similar frauds are on the rise. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of citizens to online scams involving law enforcement pretenses.