An elderly Non-Resident Indian (NRI) doctor couple in Delhi, Dr. Om Taneja and his wife Dr. Indira Taneja, fell victim to a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud, losing a staggering Rs 14.85 crore. The couple, who had lived in the United States for 48 years and worked with the United Nations before returning to India in 2015, were targeted by scammers posing as law enforcement officials. The elaborate fraud began on December 24, 2025, when the couple received a call from cybercriminals. The fraudsters threatened them with arrest warrants, false criminal cases, and invoked stringent laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), alleging links to money laundering and national security violations to instill fear. For 17 consecutive days, until the morning of January 10, 2026, the scammers maintained a 'digital arrest' over the couple, keeping them under constant video surveillance. Dr. Indira Taneja, 77, was meticulously monitored, with fraudsters initiating video calls on her husband's phone whenever she stepped out or attempted to make a call, ensuring she could not alert anyone. Under immense psychological pressure, Dr. Indira Taneja was coerced into transferring money to eight different bank accounts, with individual transfers sometimes exceeding Rs 2 crore, eventually totaling Rs 14.85 crore. She was even coached with fabricated explanations to give bank staff when questioned about the large transactions. The fraud only came to light when the scammers instructed her to visit a local police station, falsely claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would refund her money. Upon reaching the police station, officers confirmed she had been cheated. Delhi Police have registered a case and transferred the investigation to the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit, highlighting the seriousness and widespread nature of such 'digital arrest' scams in India.