Digital Arrest Nightmare: Businesswoman Cheated Out of Rs 6.9 Crore

A 69-year-old businesswoman, Meenakshi Ahuja, was defrauded of Rs 6.9 crore by cybercriminals who kept her under 'digital arrest' in Delhi. The scammers posed as law enforcement, accusing her of money laundering, and coerced her into transferring money over nine days. An FIR has been filed.

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 69-year-old businesswoman from Greater Kailash in South Delhi was allegedly swindled out of Rs 6.9 crore. Identified as Meenakshi Ahuja, she was kept under 'digital arrest' by fraudsters for nine days, police revealed.

Ahuja, who lives alone, was manipulated by the cybercriminals who posed as law enforcement officials. They falsely accused her of involvement in money laundering and issued threats of imminent arrest if she did not comply with their demands.

Under severe psychological duress, she ultimately transferred substantial sums into multiple bank accounts. The fraud came to light only after the scammers severed contact, prompting her to report the incident to the police. Investigations are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)