<h1>Resident alleges months-long digital arrest scam forcing 187 transfers totaling Rs31.83 crore; possible offences IPC 420, 170, IT Act 66C/66D</h1> A resident of Bengaluru alleges a months-long 'digital arrest' scam in which fraudsters impersonating law-enforcement coerced her under constant video surveillance to disclose financial information and make 187 bank transfers totaling about Rs 31.83 crore. The suspects allegedly used threats, forged official letters and purported financial-intelligence procedures to extract payments and repeatedly delayed refunds; communications ceased March 26, 2025. A complaint has been lodged in Karnataka seeking investigation. Potential offences include fraud, criminal intimidation, impersonation of public servants, forgery, cheating and cybercrime; relevant evidence will include bank records, transaction trails, video logs and the forged documents.