Hyderabad, May 5 -- An Indian student in the US is facing charges of attempting to scam an elderly woman in North Carolina.

Kishan Kumar Singh who is a 21-year-old international student from India was arrested by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

How the scam unfolded

It all began when a 78-year-old Stokesdale resident reported receiving threatening calls from individuals claiming to be federal agents and deputies.

The fraudsters informed her that her bank accounts were linked to criminal activities in another state and insisted she withdraw a large sum of money for "safekeeping."

Scam involving Indian student in US

Authorities revealed that Singh arrived at the victim's home po...