An ex-official of a Central government agency has allegedly been swindled out of ₹49 lakh through “digital arrest”. ADVERTISEMENTPolice said the callers posing as CBI officers allegedly threatened Asoke Kumar Paul over a WhatsApp call last week. Paul transferred ₹49 lakh from his PPF account last Friday. Paul told the police that he did not inform his wife, fearing for his family’s security. “The complainant got nervous and transferred ₹49 lakh into the bank accounts the cheats provided him,” said an officer.

Source: The Telegraph January 19, 2026 02:16 UTC