Retired lecturer loses Rs 45 lakh to ‘Digital arrest’ scam: WhatsApp call; fake Supreme Court receipts; Google Pay, Paytm payments and more

A retired lecturer in Hyderabad fell victim to a “digital arrest” scam, losing Rs 45 lakh. Posing as a CBI officer, the scammer claimed Sharma’s Aadhaar card was linked to illegal activities. Through video calls and threats of arrest, the fraudster manipulated Sharma into transferring funds to various accounts, using fake receipts to maintain the facade.