Senior doctor narrowly escapes 'digital arrest scam' in Hyderabad

A senior doctor recently faced a digital arrest attempt by cyber criminals in Hyderabad. The scammers pretended to be police officers.

It all began with a video call where a fraudster, impersonating a law enforcement official, falsely accused the doctor of involvement in a criminal case.

The fraudster warned the doctor from informing anyone about the situation. This isolation technique is



designed to create panic and prevent victims from seeking help or verifying the claims.

Suspicion arose when the doctor suddenly stopped responding to routine communications. His alert assistant noticed the unusual behavior and informed the doctor’s family.

Recognizing the signs of a potential scam, the family immediately reached out to the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau for assistance.