Digital Arrest
An elderly NRI couple in South Delhi's Greater Kailash lost nearly Rs 14 crore in a digital arrest scam that confined them to their home for 16 days. Om Taneja, 81, and Dr Indira Taneja, 77, who returned from the US in 2015, were duped by fake police officers threatening arrest over fabricated money-laundering charges. Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the fraud.
Reported by AI
An elderly doctor couple in south delhi's greater kailash lost rs 14 crore to fraudsters in a digital arrest scam. The ruse began with a call from a fake trai official on december 24, 2025, and kept them on video calls for 17 days. The fraud came to light in january 2026, prompting a police investigation.
October 27, 2025 04:15