Chennai: In a recent development, the Chennai Police apprehended a 38-year-old man from Morigaon district, Assam, in connection with a sophisticated digital fraud.
The accused, identified as Partha Pratim Bora, allegedly coerced a retired government official into transferring a staggering Rs 92 lakh.
Bora, posing as a Mumbai Police officer, employed a tactic known as “digital arrest” to deceive the victim. This involved intimidating the retired official with false allegations and threats of legal action. The accused then manipulated the victim into transferring funds to a designated bank account.
Investigations revealed that Bora was involved in a larger network of fraudsters operating across various states. He allegedly received a total of Rs 3.82 crore through this fraudulent scheme, which was subsequently distributed among multiple bank accounts.
The Chennai Police Commissioner, A Arun, has issued a public warning, urging citizens to exercise caution and avoid falling prey to such scams. He emphasized the importance of verifying the authenticity of any such calls or messages and refraining from sharing personal or financial information with unknown individuals.
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