TN cops rescue Karnataka senior citizen from digital arrest

CHENNAI: In a case of timely intervention, Tamil Nadu Police's Cyber Crime Wing saved a senior citizen from Karnataka who was being defrauded in a digital arrest case and prevented further financial exploitation by scammers.

In an official release, Tamil Nadu Police said that during an investigation into a case registered with the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre, data analysis and intelligence operation by the team has led to the identification of a possible victim residing in Karnataka.

"The victim appeared to be under the influence of fraudsters employing digital arrest tactics, coercing him into transferring large sums under pretences," the release stated and added that detailed examination of suspicious banking activities of a cyber-criminal gang linked to digital arrest scam revealed multiple high-value transactions, including connections to complaints from other states, as well as Tamil Nadu, signalling an organised fraud network.

One such transaction was linked to a previously reported case in Maharashtra, while another involved a high-net-worth individual from Karnataka who had not yet lodged a complaint, indicating an active exploitation case.

Acting swiftly, the Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu has alerted Karnataka Cyber Police with details of a possible victim, and the Karnataka Police responded immediately to locate and rescue the victim. The prompt intervention helped in securing financial channels and preventing further losses, police said.