‘Your mobile number linked to trafficking’: Retired judge loses over Rs 1 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam in Hyderabad

A retired district judge in Hyderabad was swindled out of over ₹1 crore by cybercriminals perpetrating a ‘digital arrest’ scam. The fraudsters, posing as law enforcement, falsely accused the 69-year-old of serious crimes, instilling fear that led him to transfer the substantial sum. Police are investigating the incident, highlighting how fear can make victims vulnerable.