GG News Bureau
Noida, 11th Dec. In a shocking incident in Noida, cyber criminals allegedly duped a woman of Rs 1.40 lakh by keeping her under ‘digital arrest’ for five hours. The victim, Smriti Semwal, a resident of Sector 77, lodged a complaint with the police on the night of December 8, stating that she had received a call from a woman named Priya Sharma. The caller, claiming to be an officer from the cyber crime branch, informed Smriti that illegal activities, such as money laundering, human trafficking, and drug trafficking, were being carried out using her Aadhaar card.
According to Inspector Krishna Gopal Sharma, the caller then transferred Smriti to “high officials,” who allegedly threatened her with severe legal consequences. Out of fear, the victim transferred Rs 1.40 lakh in two separate instalments to an account provided by the accused.
The police revealed that Smriti was kept under the illusion of being under ‘digital arrest’ for approximately five hours. It was only after the ordeal that she realized she had been scammed by cyber criminals. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, and efforts are underway to track the culprits involved in the fraudulent scheme.
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