Scammers’ Rs 2.9 Crore Theft: Doctor Falls for Digital Arrest Trap

A 50-year-old doctor from Coimbatore lost ₹2.9 crore after falling victim to a terrifying “digital arrest” scam. Fraudsters, posing as Mumbai cybercrime police, accused him of cyber fraud and used fear tactics to force repeated fund transfers. The scammers ordered him to stay isolated and obey instructions, pretending he was under virtual custody.Thankfully, the Tamil Nadu Cyber Command Centre detected the fraud mid-operation and intervened in time, preventing further losses. Officials warn the public that no real officer will ever demand money to avoid arrest and advise reporting suspicious calls to the 1930 helpline.📌 Key Highlights:₹2.9 crore stolen using fear-based scamVictim was told he was virtually under arrestCyber police intervened just in timeCase under investigation#DigitalArrestScam #CyberFraudIndia #CoimbatoreNews #OnlineScamAlert #CyberPlatter