Digital Terror: Ex-IPS Officer Amar Singh Chahal Loses ₹8 Crore in Cyber Fraud

This special report by India Today investigates the alarming rise of cyber fraud, termed 'digital terror,' which is looting crores from unsuspecting citizens. The programme highlights the devastating case of former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal from Patiala, who lost ₹8.10 crore to fraudsters despite his 29 years of service. The report also details other shocking instances, including a dialysis patient in Kanpur kept under 'digital arrest' for 70 days and a victim in Chandigarh who lost ₹1 crore in a week. The anchor warns that cybercriminals are highly organized and often operate from outside India. Viewers are urged to remain vigilant against OTP scams and intimidation tactics used by these digital predators.