Bhopal LIC Agent Loses ₹35 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam, Waits Year for FIR
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Uma Samaddar, a former LIC agent in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, was targeted by cyber fraudsters who pretended to be police officers and threatened her with arrest over alleged terror‑funding. She was forced to transfer ₹35 lakh into several bank accounts. After filing a complaint in September 2025, she had to wait almost a year before the Govindpura police registered an FIR for the digital arrest scam. The case highlights the growing risk of online impersonation scams and the delays in law‑enforcement response.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 67% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- Bank stopped widow from accessing matured FDs; commission orders Rs 13.87L payment — Times of India (right-leaning)
- FIR After Nearly A Year As Bhopal LIC Agent Loses ₹35 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam — Free Press Journal (center)
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