Mother of 2 dies after ‘digital arrest’ blackmail, video calls by fake cop during funeral reveal scam
TNN / May 01, 2026, 08:16 (IST)
A 28-year-old woman in Bijnor allegedly died by suicide after cyber fraudsters, posing as law enforcement, harassed and blackmailed her with threats of "digital arrest." The scam was revealed when her phone rang with repeated calls during funeral preparations. Police are now investigating the cybercrime network after recovering a diary note detailing the victim's fear and distress.