Influencer Ankush Bahuguna Reveals About His 40-Hour Digital Arrest
Social Media Influencer Ankush Bahuguna reveals how he was forced into a "40-hour digital arrest,". The scammers manipulated him with false accusations.
A 78-year-old woman from South Mumbai recently lost ?1.51 crore to scammers who pretended to be Delhi Police officials. It all began when she sent a parcel to her daughter in the US. The next day, she received a call from a man claiming to be from the courier company, accusing her of sending illegal items, including drugs and fake documents. The scammer then video-called her, pretending to be a Delhi Police officer, and pressured her with a fake arrest warrant. Panicking, she shared her bank details, and money was transferred out of her account. The Mumbai Cyber Police are now investigating the fraud.
This is part of a growing trend of scams called “digital arrest,” where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials to intimidate victims. They often accuse people of criminal activities like money laundering and demand money to avoid arrest. Social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna recently shared his experience of being trapped in a similar scam. He received an automated call about a suspicious package, which led to a 40-hour ordeal where scammers isolated him, manipulated him, and forced him to make bank transactions under threat.
Experts advise staying calm during suspicious calls and never sharing personal or banking details. Real officials will never ask for payments over the phone. If you fall victim to such a scam, report it immediately to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or call 1930.
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