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72-year-old Hyderabad woman loses ₹2.2 crore in digital arrest scam
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Written by a model, not by The Hindu · not verifiedAI summary· Generated October 19, 2026
- A 72-year-old woman from Nampally, Hyderabad, was defrauded of ₹2.20 crore by cybercriminals who impersonated CBI officers and threatened her with a fake arrest warrant. The police issued an advisory warning citizens about the tactics used in digital arrest scams, which involve intimidation and demands for money.
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Published - October 14, 2026 07:48 pm IST - HYDERABAD
A 72-year-old woman from Nampally lost ₹2.20 crore to , one of whom impersonated a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer and threatened to arrest her over fabricated allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.