In a landmark decision, a Kalyani court in Bengal sentenced nine scammers to life imprisonment for extorting Rs 1 crore through ‘digital arrest’ threats, labeling their actions as “economic terrorism.” The gang, responsible for defrauding 108 individuals across India, was apprehended with strong digital evidence, and the case involved testimonies from 29 witnesses over a five-month trial.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: In a landmark case, a court in Bengal sentenced nine scammers to life imprisonment for extorting Rs 1 crore through a “digital arrest” fraud, marking one of the first severe penalties for cybercrimes in India.
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