A teenager from Jaipur was apprehended by Uttarakhand Police for defrauding a Dehradun resident of ₹2.27 crore through a digital arrest scam. The accused posed as a law enforcement officer, using fake documents and official-sounding communication to intimidate the victim into transferring money. The scam highlighted the sophisticated tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting individuals.
Following an extensive investigation, the police traced the transactions to the teenager and conducted a successful operation to arrest him. This case underscores the importance of public awareness about digital scams and the vigilance required to combat cybercrime effectively.