2024 was the year digital arrest scams became mainstream. One person’s fightback holds a mirror to the system

Vidya, a marketing consultant, was swindled off `6 crore by criminals using a 'digital arrest' scam. She managed to recover about `60 lakh by connecting with a bank executive, filing a police complaint, and following up persistently. The case highlights systemic issues in tracking and recovering swindled money, particularly the role of banks, law enforcement, and communication failures.