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South Delhi doctor couple scammed of 15 crore in 'digital arrest' cyber fraud

A retired doctor couple in South Delhi lost nearly 15 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud. Scammers, posing as TRAI and Mumbai police officials, subjected the couple to a two-week digital arrest, isolating them and coercing them into transferring funds for alleged verification. The victims only realized they were duped after the fraudsters instructed them to collect a release order.

12 Jan 2026 5:27 pm