Retired govt official becomes victim of ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 40 lakh

A retired government official from Faridabad was duped of Rs 40 lakh by fraudsters posing as TRAI and Mumbai Police officials, who placed her under ‘digital arrest’ for 18 days, police said on Sunday.

The victim, Monika, who retired from her post as Labour Welfare Commissioner with the Central Ministry, lives with her 90-year-old mother in Faridabad, while her daughter resides in Delhi, police added.

On November 11 last year, she received a call on her mobile from an unknown number and was held hostage for the next 18 days, police said.