Retired Soldier Defrauded of Rs 98 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

Retired Soldier Defrauded of Rs 98 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

Jan 17, 2026 - 11:34
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Retired Soldier Defrauded of Rs 98 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A retired soldier in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, was defrauded of approximately Rs 98 lakh after cyber scammers held him under 'digital arrest' for 15 days. Posing as officials from the CBI, RBI, and courts, the fraudsters used fake video calls to show court proceedings and threatened him with arrest, compelling him to transfer money. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

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