Tamil Nadu police save Karnataka man from cyber scam

CHENNAI: The timely intervention of the Tamil Nadu cyber crime wing has rescued a senior citizen from Karnataka who was being defrauded in a digital arrest case. The wing also prevented further financial exploitation of the man by the scamsters.

In a release on Saturday, the wing said during an investigation into a case registered with them, data analysis and intelligence operation by the team had led to the identification of a possible victim residing in Karnataka. The victim appeared to be under the influence of fraudsters employing digital arrest tactics, coercing him into transferring large sums under false pretences.