Pratapgarh police arrested four individuals, including a minor, in connection with the suicide of Gyandas Gautam, who was financially exploited through digital means. The cybercriminals posed as law enforcement officials to extort money, leading Gautam to pawn family jewelry and take loans to meet their demands.
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