In a shocking and rare case, a 59-year-old Japanese national working in Bengaluru was duped by cybercriminals who held him under a “digital arrest” and defrauded him of Rs 35.49 lakh. This incident marks one of the first known cases in the city involving a foreign national being targeted by cyber fraudsters in such a manner. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly threatened by the criminals, who used online tactics to intimidate him into transferring the large sum of money. Authorities described this as a highly sophisticated scam, where the victim was made to believe that he was under arrest, and his digital presence was manipulated to coerce him into paying the criminals. Police officials have noted that this is a highly unusual case, as foreign nationals are rarely subjected to such cybercrimes in Bengaluru, a city that has seen a growing number of tech-driven frauds. Investigations are ongoing, with the police working to track down the perpetrators behind this elaborate scam. This case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals and the need for individuals, particularly in tech hubs like Bengaluru, to stay vigilant against digital fraud.
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