Elderly Couple in Greater Kailash Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud Scheme

Cyber Crime Targeting Elderly in South Delhi

An elderly couple residing in Greater Kailash, South Delhi, has reportedly been victims of cybercriminals who held them in a 'digital arrest' for over two weeks, resulting in a loss of approximately ₹14 crores. This information was disclosed by the police on Saturday.

According to law enforcement, the fraudulent activities occurred between December 24 and January 9. The perpetrators posed as law enforcement officials, pressuring the elderly couple to transfer funds from multiple bank accounts.

An e-FIR was filed on Saturday, prompting the cybercrime unit of the Delhi police to initiate an investigation. The couple had returned from the United States and had been living in Greater Kailash since 2016, while their children reside abroad.

Authorities revealed that the criminals allegedly exploited the couple's isolation, repeatedly threatening them with arrest and legal action, which forced them to remain on phone and video calls. The scam came to light after the calls ceased on January 9, leading the couple to reach out to the authorities.