Lucknow teacher loses Rs 78 lakh in cyber fraud

A 59-year-old schoolteacher from Lucknow lost Rs 78 lakh over 22 days due to a cyber fraud scheme. The scammers posed as CBI officers and falsely claimed her bank account was involved in illegal activities, pressuring her to cooperate. Pramila Maansingh received a WhatsApp call on March 1, informing her that a bank account in her name was linked to money laundering. Despite not having an account in Delhi, she was convinced to transfer money to aid a supposed investigation, believing her funds would be returned. The cyber police confirmed that "digital arrest" is not a legal term. Scammers often force victims to keep their video presence over platforms like Skype while making demands. Authorities warn the public against such fraud and urge immediate reporting if contacted.