Current Summary
A couple in the Premnagar area of Dehradun was cheated of Rs 45.85 lakh after being kept under a fraudulent 'digital arrest' for nearly 60 hours. The couple began receiving calls from unknown individuals around August 16, with one caller identifying himself as a sub-inspector from the Crime Branch at Maharashtra Police Headquarters. The callers claimed the couple's mobile number had been used in a terrorist incident, demanded details about their three children, and threatened the children's safety, keeping the couple under continuous phone and video monitoring throughout the ordeal. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Premnagar police station and have begun an investigation.
What We Know
- The couple lost Rs 45.85 lakh over nearly 60 hours of sustained psychological pressure.
- Calls began around August 16 from individuals posing as police investigating a terror case.
- Callers threatened the couple's three children to maintain compliance.
- A case has been registered at Premnagar police station under IT Act and BNS provisions, and investigation is underway.
What Is Still Unclear
- Identity and location of the accused.
- Whether any arrests have been made.
- Exact dates the money was transferred.
What Changed
- 12 Oct, 12:31 pmSignal detected: Dehradun Couple Duped of Rs 45.85 Lakh in 60-Hour 'Digital Arrest' Scam
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