# Retired Scientist Loses Rs 1.25 Crore To Digital Arrest Scam, 11 Arrested

> The investigation began after Pradeep Kumar Das, a retired scientist and former Director in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, alleged that he was cheated of Rs 1.25 crore in a digital arrest scam, police said.

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:30:32.541Z
- Updated: 2026-10-14T03:30:32.541Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Pradeep Kumar Das

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- 2026-10-14T03:30:32.541Z - NDTV: [Retired Scientist Loses Rs 1.25 Crore To Digital Arrest Scam, 11 Arrested](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/retired-scientist-loses-rs-1-25-crore-to-digital-arrest-scam-11-arrested-12181781#publisher=newsstand)

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