Metro India News | HYDERABAD

A 76-year-old retired government doctor in Hyderabad died of a cardiac arrest after being harassed for three days by cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. Between September 5 and 8, the woman was subjected to a ‘digital arrest’ scam — where victims are falsely told they are under legal surveillance. The fraudsters, impersonating Bangalore Police through a messaging app, claimed she was involved in human trafficking and showed fake documents bearing logos of the Supreme Court, Karnataka Police, ED, and RBI.

Under constant video calls and threats of prosecution, the woman was coerced into transferring ₹6.6 lakh from her pension account. Even after her death on September 8, the fraudsters continued sending messages. Her son filed a police complaint after reviewing her call records. Officials confirmed a case was registered under relevant cybercrime laws. Hyderabad Police issued a public advisory warning against such scams, stating no real law enforcement agency conducts arrests via phone or video call. They urged citizens not to share personal or financial details over such communications.