Cyber Fraudsters Swindle NMDC Employee Out of ₹28 Lakhs Using Digital Arrest Tactic

Dantewada police are investigating a case where an NMDC employee was digitally arrested and subsequently defrauded of ₹28 lakhs. The criminals, masquerading as bank officials, fabricated a story about illicit transactions in the victim’s account to coerce them. The victim, intimidated by the fraudsters’ claims, transferred ₹28 lakhs. After realizing they had been scammed, the victim reported the incident to the police. The police responded promptly, apprehending three individuals from Jamnagar, Gujarat. This criminal group was leveraging technology to target vulnerable people. Authorities have confiscated mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank details from the suspects. The investigation is actively proceeding.