Mumbai: A woman in the Maharashtra capital was victim of digital arrest by cyber fraudsters and lost Rs 1.7 lakh after threat of digital arrest. Not only this, the woman was also made to strip in front of the criminals as part of ‘body verification’.

As cybercrimes grow more sophisticated, the Union Government has intensified efforts to combat digital arrest scams and other online frauds. Through innovative measures like the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and initiatives such as the Samanvaya Platform and Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre.

In today’s digital age, online scams have become alarmingly common, and unfortunately, many people fall victim to them. A recent case in Mumbai highlights the dangers of such scams and serves as a reminder of how important it is to stay vigilant.

A woman employed at a pharma company was coerced by cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officers. They claimed she was involved in a money launder