Retired VC digitally arrested for 12 days in Nainital, duped ₹1.47 cr; man held

A retired vice chancellor in Nainital was duped out of ₹1.47 crore after a scammer impersonated a government official, threatening her with arrest and directing her to transfer funds. The incident highlights the growing threat of sophisticated cyber frauds targeting even high-profile individuals. A suspect has been apprehended, but the case underscores the urgent need for better public awareness and stringent measures to combat such cybercrimes. This breach of trust not only impacts the victim financially but also raises serious concerns about the security of personal information in the digital age.