Hyderabad, March 9 A retired district judge fell victim to the "digital arrest" scam and lost over Rs one crore, police said on Monday.
The cyber criminals threatened the 69-year-old retired judge about a week ago, claiming that his mobile number was involved in women trafficking and other offenses.
The victim, a resident of Malkagjri here, transferred over Rs one crore to them. After realizing that he had been cheated, he filed a complaint three days ago, and an investigation is underway.
Asked how the victim was cheated despite being a retired judge, police said that victims typically become scared due to the threats made by fraudsters.
In the "digital arrest" scam, fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to deceive victims. They intimidate individuals by falsely accusing them of illegal activities and then demanding money, pressuring them to make the payment.