1.4 million rupees lost in a 'digital arrest' fraud; this is how you got your full money back. Learn how to get a full refund.

Digital Arrest Scam: Incidents of cyber fraud or digital arrest scams have increased rapidly in the country. Scammers are using innovative methods to defraud people. A similar case came to light recently.

Digital Arrest Scam: Incidents of cyber fraud or digital arrest scams have increased rapidly in the country. Scammers are using innovative methods to defraud people. A similar case came to light recently. However, in this case, due to the intelligence of the police, the entire amount defrauded was recovered. In fact, Bengaluru police took prompt action and recovered 1.4 million rupees that cyber fraudsters had looted from Preethi, the wife of BJP Chikkaballapur MP K. Sudhakar.

This incident came to light on August 26, when 44-year-old Preethi, a resident of Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru, received a call on WhatsApp. The callers claimed to be officers from the Mumbai Cyber ​​Crime Police. This type of cyber fraud is known as "digital arrest," in which fraudsters pose as police or agency officials and threaten to frame the victim in a false case.

How did the fraud happen?

On the call, the fraudsters told Preeti that an illegal transaction had occurred from her account. They claimed that if she immediately sent her money to the RBI for verification, she would be returned within 45 minutes. They also threatened to arrest her if she failed to do so. In a state of fear, Preeti transferred ₹1.4 million from her HDFC Bank account to an unknown YES Bank account.

How did she get her money back?

By evening, Preeti, acting wisely, immediately filed a police complaint and contacted the national cyber helpline number 1930. The complaint was filed within the "golden hour," resulting in the funds transferred to the fraudsters' accounts being frozen. Subsequently, on September 3, the 47th ACJM Court ordered YES Bank to return the frozen amount to Preeti's account. Following the order, she received the entire ₹1.4 million (approximately $1.4 million) back.

Lessons and Caution

According to Girish S., DCP of Western Division, the search for the accused is ongoing. He appealed to the public not to panic if they become victims of such fraud. Immediately call 1930 and file a complaint at the nearest police station. This timely action can save your money.