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Crime
Senior Citizen Loses Rs 1.20 Crore in Uttarakhand Digital‑Arrest Scam, Suspect Arrested
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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A senior citizen in Uttarakhand was cheated out of Rs 1.20 crore through a so‑called ‘digital arrest’ scam, and police have arrested the alleged perpetrator.
A senior citizen residing in Uttarakhand fell victim to a fraud that claimed a loss of Rs 1.20 crore. The scam, described by media reports as a ‘digital arrest’ scheme, involved the perpetrator convincing the victim that a digital process could secure his release from a non‑existent arrest, prompting the transfer of a large sum of money.
Uttarakhand police announced that they have apprehended the individual accused of orchestrating the fraud. The arrest was made after the victim lodged a formal complaint and investigators traced the transaction trail to the suspect.
Authorities have launched a detailed inquiry to uncover any accomplices and to recover the stolen funds. Senior citizens have been urged to exercise caution when approached with unsolicited offers of legal or digital assistance, and to verify the authenticity of any such claims with official channels before making payments.
Uttarakhand police announced that they have apprehended the individual accused of orchestrating the fraud. The arrest was made after the victim lodged a formal complaint and investigators traced the transaction trail to the suspect.
Authorities have launched a detailed inquiry to uncover any accomplices and to recover the stolen funds. Senior citizens have been urged to exercise caution when approached with unsolicited offers of legal or digital assistance, and to verify the authenticity of any such claims with official channels before making payments.