Ahmedabad: Cybercriminals digitally detain 75-year-old for eight days, swindle ₹1.43 crore
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- •A 75-year-old from Ahmedabad was digitally detained for eight days and swindled ₹1.43 crore through fake FIRs and arrest warrants.
- •The accused intimidated the victim by showing explicit videos and withdrew money from his bank accounts.
- •The victim filed a police complaint, following which an investigation was initiated.
- •Cybercrime experts advised people to stay alert and avoid trusting unknown calls or messages.
Ahmedabad police have reported a case in which cybercriminals digitally detained a 75-year-old businessman for eight days and swindled ₹1.43 crore from him. According to the police, the accused used fake FIRs, arrest warrants, and explicit videos to intimidate the victim and withdraw money from his bank accounts.
The police stated that the victim, a businessman, was contacted by an unknown individual on social media. The accused, posing as a police officer, threatened to implicate the victim in a fake case. The criminals then made a fake video call to the victim, showing explicit content, to convince him that he would be arrested unless he paid a bribe.
For eight consecutive days, the victim was subjected to continuous threats and fake evidence. The accused maintained contact with the victim and also intimidated his family members. The victim eventually filed a complaint with the police on his family’s advice. The police have initiated an investigation and are working to apprehend the accused.
