‘Friend of poor’ Jorhat doc loses Rs 49 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Sadagar Deuri, a highly esteemed surgeon beloved for his dedication to serving the underprivileged, fell victim to a nefarious 'digital arrest' scam, losing his hard-earned savings of Rs 49 lakh. For a month, cybercriminals impersonated police officers, employing relentless psychological tactics to manipulate him into transferring his funds as a false security deposit.