Kolkata bizman, wife duped of Rs 3 crore in 'digital arrest'
An elderly Kolkata couple was held "hostage" for two weeks by cyber-extortionists who impersonated CBI and ED officials. The criminals used "digital arrest" tactics, including livestreaming their movements, to terrorize the couple into believing they were under constant surveillance. Fearing arrest over a fabricated drug seizure, the couple transferred over Rs 3 crore to the fraudsters.
An elderly Kolkata couple was held "hostage" for two weeks by cyber-extortionists who impersonated CBI and ED officials. The criminals used "digital arrest" tactics, including livestreaming their movements, to terrorize the couple into believing they were under constant surveillance. Fearing arrest over a fabricated drug seizure, the couple transferred over Rs 3 crore to the fraudsters.
