CBI takes over probe into ‘digital arrest’ of retired engineer from Delhi’s Rohini

NEW DELHI: (Apr 29) The CBI has registered a case in connection with the “digital arrest” of a 73-year old retired engineer from Delhi’s Rohini who was allegedly cheated to the tune of Rs 10 crore, and taken over the investigation from the special cell of Delhi Police, officials said on Wednesday.

The septuagenarian was alleged targeted by a group of cyber-criminals posing as employees of a multinational courier company, in October 2024.

They claimed that a consignment booked using his Aadhaar card to China was returned.