Mohali, June 13 -- In yet another case of "digital arrest" fraud targeting a senior citizen, a 70-year-old retired government official lost Rs.1.03 crore after falling prey to cyber criminals who kept her under "arrest" for three days.

A resident of Phase 6, Mohali, the victim received a phone call from an unknown person, claiming that her KYC number had been linked to a money laundering case.

The caller told her that she would be placed under "digital arrest" and monitored continuously. The fraudsters, posing as police personnel, instructed her not to speak with anyone and remain connected over video call.

To avoid legal trouble, the woman said, she was told to settle the matter by transferring money. Out of fear, she followed the ins...