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‘Digital arrests’: Now you see me, now you don’t
‘Digital arrests’ are the newest form of cyber fraud that has affected more than 92,000 Indians this year. Criminals posing as law enforcement officials make video calls to people they believe are vulnerable, extracting money through online transfers under the guise of resolving tax or legal dues. Vijaita Singh speaks to victims, the police, and officials to understand how the crime is perpetuated