76-year-old man loses ₹57 lakh to investment and digital arrest scam via fake government profiles and forged documents in Kolkata

Summary

A 76-year-old man from Kalighat, Kolkata, was scammed out of Rs 57 lakh by fraudsters who used a combination of investment and digital arrest scams. The scammers posed as senior government officials, created fake social media profiles, and used specific apps to target the victim. They provided forged documents to gain his trust and offered enticing investment opportunities. After realizing he had been deceived, the victim was threatened and asked to pay an additional amount. The scam occurred over several weeks before a complaint was filed. Police are working with the cyber cell to trace the fraudsters and recover the money.