Mohali, Sept. 3 -- In a case of cyber fraud, scammers impersonating CBI officials "digitally arrested" and duped Jagdish Chander Garg, father of senior Punjab IAS officer Vikas Garg, currently serving as principal secretary, housing and urban development department, of Rs.58.5 lakh.

According to the complaint lodged with the cyber police, Garg received a call from an unidentified number. The caller, introducing himself as a CBI officer, displayed a forged ID card and other fake documents to establish credibility. Under pressure, Garg was forced to transfer Rs.30.5 lakh to a Yes Bank account and Rs.28 lakh to an IndusInd Bank account, resulting in a total loss of Rs.58.5 lakh.

Police said notices were issued to the banks concerned under ...