Duped of millions in 'digital arrest', Indian woman seeks answers from banks
Published: 9/8/2025

An Indian woman lost millions in a "digital arrest" scam and is seeking answers from banks a year later. Anjali fell victim to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials on video calls, coercing her into transferring 58.5 million rupees. She has been struggling to recover her money while exposing regulatory gaps and failures in India's banking system. The scam has affected many others, leading to awareness campaigns and government action to tackle cyber fraud.



