Rayagada, Dec. 19 -- A woman doctor working in Odisha's Rayagada district has fallen victim to a cyber fraud involving a 'digital arrest', losing more than Rs 12 lakh to the scammers.

According to information, Dr Mamata Choudhury, Additional District Public health Officer, was targeted by cyber criminals posing as courier officials and police officers. Dr Choudhury has lodged a complaint in this connection at the Rayagada police station.

Phone call from unknown person As per the complaint, Dr Choudhury received a phone call a few days ago from an unknown person who claimed to be calling from a courier office. The caller alleged that a suspicious bag linked to her Aadhaar card had been detected and serious charges had been registered in ...