Retired Delhi Engineer Loses ₹10 Crore in Elaborate Cyber Scam

Cybercriminals extorted a massive sum from a 72-year-old by keeping him under 'digital arrest' for eight hours.

A retired engineer in Delhi was tricked into transferring ₹10.3 crore after being threatened over a fake parcel from Taiwan.
The victim was coerced into staying on a video call for eight hours, during which he was pressured to transfer the funds.
Police suspect international callers with local accomplices orchestrated the scam, using threats against the victim's children.
The Delhi Police Cyber Cell has managed to freeze ₹60 lakh while ongoing efforts aim to recover the remaining amount.
The incident highlights a growing trend of sophisticated cyber frauds targeting vulnerable individuals.