Hyderabad, Sep 17
Digital arrest by cyber fraudsters claimed the life of a 76-year-old retired government doctor, who died of a heart attack, allegedly after three days of harassment.
Police said conmen posing as police and enforcement officials extorted Rs 6.6 lakh after accusing her of involvement in human trafficking and continued sending threats even after her death.
The scammers subjected her to 70-hour digital arrest by using forged documents bearing the logos of the Supreme Court, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The victim’s family members told police that the scammers continued sending the messages even after her death. The last message was received on September 10.
Police launched an investigation and are trying to track the suspects through phone records and bank transactions.