Farmer in Karnataka loses Rs 1.31 crore to 'digital arrest' scam
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What happened
A 62-year-old farmer from Dakshina Kannada was defrauded of Rs 1.31 crore by cybercriminals who impersonated Mumbai police and Anti-Terrorism Squad officers. The fraudsters claimed the farmer was under 'digital arrest' and linked him to an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack. The farmer transferred the total amount of Rs 1,31,50,000 through RTGS transactions to accounts specified by the accused.
From rediff.com
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risk of sophisticated cybercrime targeting individuals in the region. Authorities in Dakshina Kannada Cyber Crime Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Puttur is an administrative location within the state of Karnataka.
From rediff.com