Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A BSF inspector posted in Tekanpur, Gwalior, was duped of Rs 71 lakh in a month-long 'digital arrest'. It is said to be the longest digital arrest served by a victim.
During the period of a month, the inspector sold his property in New Delhi and liquidated his assets to 'save himself'. The victim's son found this suspicious and requested his father to report the matter to the police. The victim reported the matter to the Gwalior Cyber Crime branch, which filed a case against the unidentified accused.
According to information, the victim, identified as Avsar Ahmad, is posted in the Tekanpur area of Gwalior as an inspector in the BSF. Ahmad revealed that a month ago, he received a phone call, where the caller accused him of being involved in money laundering. The fraudsters, masquerading as police officials, intimidated him via a WhatsApp video call, asserting that they were monitoring his phone. They warned him against informing anyone, threatening to arrest his family members if he disobeyed.
Overwhelmed by fear, Ahmad complied with the fraudsters’ demands. He sold a flat in Delhi, liquidated his savings, and even sold land to arrange the money. Over 34 transactions, he transferred a total of ₹71 lakh to the scammers. The fraudsters manipulated him into believing he was under constant surveillance and used his position to justify their threats.
Son convinced to report the matter
As soon as the victim's son heard about the matter, he reached Gwalior. Here, he found the situation very fishy and requested his father to report the matter to the police. After a month of "digital arrest," the victim finally filed a complaint at the Gwalior Cyber Crime branch. Officials at the Cyber Cell have filed a complaint into the matter and have initiated an investigation into the same.
