Woman cheated of Rs 57.16 lakh in cyber fraud
A senior Cyber Crime officer said that an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.
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As per the complaint, the victim received a call on November 6, 2024, from a man claiming to be a DHL courier, who informed her that a suspicious parcel in her name had been sent to Beijing. (Representational Photo)A city-based woman fell victim to a cyber fraud, losing Rs 57.16 lakh after scammers posed as police and CBI officials, and falsely accused her of money laundering.
As per the complaint, the victim received a call on November 6, 2024, from a man claiming to be a DHL courier, who informed her that a suspicious parcel in her name had been sent to Beijing. The call was then transferred to fraudsters posing as Mumbai police and CBI officers, who accused her of money laundering and warned her of serious legal consequences.
Terrified, the woman followed the scammers’ instructions. She was forced to transfer money by liquidating her investments, taking loans, and selling gold. The fraudsters monitored her through WhatsApp and Skype, preventing her from contacting anyone or revealing the scam.
The Cyber Crime Police Station, Chandigarh, has registered an FIR under sections 308(2), 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2), of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A senior Cyber Crime officer said that an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.
The police have advised citizens to be cautious of such fraudulent calls and verify claims directly with the authorities before taking any action.
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