<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A 40-year-old woman in Karnataka fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 3.16 crore to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.</li><li>The scammers contacted the woman claiming a SIM card registered in her husband's name was being used for illegal activities, pressuring her into transferring funds.</li><li>The woman made multiple transfers to different bank accounts provided by the scammers, realizing later that it was a scam after discussing it with her children.</li><li>Authorities suspect an organized network of cybercriminals is behind the scam and have advised the public to be cautious, never share personal or banking details over unsolicited calls, and report such incidents promptly.</li></ul>

Karnataka woman loses Rs 3.16 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam: Here’s what happened

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