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Mr. Sharma, a senior consultant, received a video call from an individual claiming to be an officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CB

Q: Answer-Mr. Sharma, a senior consultant, received a video call from an individual claiming to be an officer...

By keeping the victim on a live camera, the fraudster ensures the victim does not call a lawyer, a bank, or a family member. It is a form of virtual surveillance used to maintain total control over the victims environment.

I . The caller alleged that a parcel containing illegal substances had been intercepted in Mr. Sharma's name. To "verify" his innocence, the caller instructed Mr. Sharma to stay on a continuous Skype video call, forbidding him from contacting family or leaving the room—a state the fraudster termed "Digital Arrest." Under the guise of a "secret investigation," the fraudster shared forged documents with official logos and demanded that Mr. Sharma transfer his savings to a "government-verified" account for "asset clearance," promising the funds would be returned after the probe. Fearing legal action and social stigma, Mr. Sharma complied, only to realize later that law enforcement agencies never conduct such procedures via video calls. Why do fraudsters insist on the victim remaining on a continuous video call (Skype/WhatsApp) during a "Digital Arrest"?

A To ensure the victim's internet connection is stable.

B To comply with the "Digital India" guidelines for investigations.

C To monitor the victim's movements and prevent them from contacting help.

D To record a legal confession that can be used in court.

E To verify the victim's biometric data through the camera.

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