Youtuber Ankush Bahuguna Digital Arrest: Digital arrest is increasing rapidly in the country. Fraudsters are defrauding people in new ways. Digital arrest comes at the top in which fraudsters are using new technology to cheat people by threatening them. One such case has come to light where YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna remained under digital arrest for about 40 hours. Let us know what is the whole matter.
How to fall into the trap of swindlers
For your information, let us tell you that Ankush told that he got a call from an international number, which he picked up without any doubt. This call was automated, in which it was said that one of their couriers has been cancelled. After this he was connected to another call, where the caller told that the customs department had seized his courier due to illegal goods. Ankush got scared after hearing this and the thugs took advantage of his nervousness. They took his Aadhar card and other personal information and arrested him digitally.
Felt cheated by friend’s message
Ankush told that the thugs made serious allegations against him like money laundering and drug smuggling. He said that he would not get time to go to the police station and a WhatsApp call was made to a person in uniform. After this, he was completely cut off from the outside world for 40 hours and kept on continuous video calls. During this time, the thugs put pressure on the money to be transferred, but due to the closure of the bank, the money could not be transferred. They were asked to stay in the hotel. At the same time, a message from a friend alerted him, after which he saved himself by running away from the hotel.
Digital Arrest: What is this method?
In digital arrest, fraudsters call by posing as fake police or investigating officers. They imprison the person in the house by showing fear of arrest and pressurize him to remain in front of the camera 24 hours a day. The victim is prevented from contacting anyone and their online activities are monitored. In the end, they are made to transfer the money by intimidating them. Ankush said on this incident that he not only lost his hard-earned money but also lost his mental peace. He advised people to be cautious of such frauds.
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