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Bhopal Elderly Couple Kept Under ‘Digital Arrest’ For 2 Months, Duped Of ₹22 Lakh

An elderly couple from Kolar, India, was subjected to "digital arrest" and surveillance for two months by cyber fraudsters who defrauded them of ₹22 lakh by threatening to accuse them of money laundering. The couple reported the scam to cyber police after discovering the theft, leading to the case being transferred to Kolar police for further investigation.

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