Cybercriminals in Nawada city have defrauded an LIC agent of ₹25.50 lakh by keeping him under 'digital arrest' for six days, using the pretext of money laundering. The perpetrators intimidated 69-year-old Kishori Prasad Gupta by impersonating police, CBI, and even Supreme Court officials. The incident occurred in the Postmortem Road area of Nawada city.

According to the victim, Kishori Prasad Gupta, he received a call on October 9, accusing him of involvement in money laundering and threatening arrest. The criminals told him that his bank account funds would be investigated, and for this, he needed to transfer money to an account designated by the CBI. They assured him that the full amount would be returned after the investigation and even promised to secure his bail.

For six days, the criminals continuously monitored Kishori Prasad Gupta via video calls. They pressured him to keep his camera on even while eating and sleeping. Different individuals spoke to him, claiming to be a CBI SP and offering to connect him with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Due to constant threats and fear of legal action, the elderly man believed their claims and lost all his savings. The criminals also threatened to kill him if he revealed the matter to anyone, further terrifying the victim who lives alone.

Nawada Cyber DSP Shahnawaz Akhtar stated that the defrauded amount has been transferred to approximately 200 bank accounts. The police are in the process of freezing these accounts to prevent the withdrawal of funds. The investigation is being expedited, and further legal action is underway. Cyber police have advised people to be vigilant against such 'digital arrest' scams, emphasizing that no government agency, police, or court can digitally arrest an individual. They urged victims to immediately report such incidents to the cyber helpline 1930.