NEW DELHI -- In August, 82-year-old S.P. Oswal was swindled out of about 70 million rupees ($830,000) by scammers.
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Panic spreads in India over 'digital arrest' scam
Cybercrime complaints surge as fraudsters pose as officials
The "digital arrest" scam, in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officials through video calls and fake documents, is spreading in India as more people shop and bank online. © AP
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