An elderly doctor couple, Om Taneja (81) and Indira Taneja (77), residing in South Delhi's Greater Kailash, were allegedly defrauded of nearly ₹15 crore (specifically ₹14.85 crore) in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber scam. The elaborate fraud unfolded over 17 days, from December 24 to January 9, during which the couple was kept under continuous phone and video surveillance by the cybercriminals. The fraudsters impersonated officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and various law enforcement agencies, including the Mumbai Police. They falsely accused Indira Taneja of involvement in obscene calls, money laundering, and even claimed a bank account in her name was linked to a major fraud with 'national security' implications. This tactic of invoking national security and threatening arrest warrants was used to instill fear and psychologically control the couple, coercing them into making multiple large transfers to various bank accounts for 'verification' and 'clearance'. The couple, who had returned from the United States in 2016 after decades of work, including with the United Nations, lost their entire life savings. They were advised by the fraudsters on what to tell bank officials to avoid suspicion during these transactions. The scam came to light only after the calls abruptly stopped on January 9, and the couple approached the authorities. An e-FIR has been registered, and the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police has launched an investigation, identifying it as one of the largest single-household digital arrest scams in terms of amount. This incident is part of a larger trend of 'digital arrest' scams plaguing India. Delhi Police recently busted an international cybercrime syndicate with links to China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Cambodia, and Nepal, which had collectively defrauded victims of over ₹100 crore using similar 'digital arrest' tactics and fake terror probe threats. This ongoing investigation highlights the complex, cross-border nature of these sophisticated cyber frauds targeting unsuspecting citizens, particularly the elderly.