<h1>Elderly victims lose over Rs 3.78 crore to digital arrest scams involving fake investigations</h1> An elderly lawyer was defrauded of over Rs 3.29 crore through a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters called claiming bank accounts were opened using her identification documents for illegal activities including gambling and weapon purchases. She was kept under psychological pressure and gradually transferred the money to various accounts. In a separate incident, a 75-year-old man lost Rs 49.5 lakh over 12 days through similar tactics, where scammers claimed his details were used for drug trafficking and terrorism financing. Both victims were manipulated into believing they were under investigation and needed to transfer funds for resolution.