Pratapgarh police arrested four individuals, including a minor, for financial exploitation driving Gyandas Gautam to suicide. The cybercriminals impersonated Crime Branch officials, extorted money using digital platforms, and pushed Gautam to pawn family assets. The police seized fake IDs, mobile phones, and records of the extortion. Four suspects remain at large.
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