Karnataka has witnessed a surge in “digital arrest” scams in 2024, with losses exceeding ₹109 crore. Impersonating officials, fraudsters intimidate victims via video calls, often from fake police station setups. Bengaluru is the most affected city, accounting for a majority of the 641 reported cases.Karnataka recovered only 9 crores out of 109 crores in ‘Digital Arrests’ cases in 2024
Karnataka has witnessed a surge in “digital arrest” scams in 2024, with losses exceeding ₹109 crore. Impersonating officials, fraudsters intimidate victims via video calls, often from fake police station setups. Bengaluru is the most affected city, accounting for a majority of the 641 reported cases.
