3 Things Digital scam trail tracked, Punjab's mega land pooling, and Hasina sentenced
Jul 3, 2025
Ritu Sarin, an investigative journalist specializing in financial crime, reveals the dark world of digital scams in India, focusing on how mule accounts launder money. Kanchan Vasdev, a journalist covering land acquisition in Punjab, discusses the controversial new land pooling policy that could transform urban development but raises concerns for farmers. Lastly, they cover the legal turmoil surrounding Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces a six-month prison sentence for contempt, igniting political unrest.
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Diverse Victims of Digital Scams
- Scam victims come from diverse backgrounds including retired military, scientists, and medical professionals.
- Scams target people of all ages, especially those post-60 or with children living abroad.
Preventing Digital Fraud Losses
- Avoid answering unknown calls and verify calls from familiar voices independently to thwart scammers using AI voice manipulation.
- Use separate phones for OTPs and financial transactions to add security layers.
Punjab's Voluntary Land Pooling Policy
- The new Punjab land pooling policy involves voluntary contribution of contiguous land parcels instead of forced acquisition.
- Farmers receive proportional shares of developed plots rather than losing full ownership to the government.