Noida’s cyber crime branch has arrested a 22-year-old Haryana resident, Naresh Kumar, for allegedly defrauding a 68-year-old retired government official to the tune of ₹1.19 crore. The victim was targeted by a sophisticated digital scam in mid-October. Investigations revealed that Rs 92 crore was transferred to Naresh’s bank account, suggesting his central role in the fraud. Naresh, an unemployed resident of Bhiwani, was surveilled and ‘digitally arrested’ between October 11 and October 14, during which the cyber crime team tracked his activities and financial movements. According to DCP Cyber ​​​​Noida, Priti Yadav, such digital scams highlight the need for increased vigilance against online fraud, especially as cybercriminals are devising new methods to dupe unsuspecting victims. Police are continuing to pursue any further links to the fraud, with the aim of preventing similar cases and ensuring justice for victims of such financial scams.