Elderly Man Defrauded of ₹10.3 Crore in Cyber Scam Involving Fake Police and ED Officials
Elderly man loses ₹10 cr to fraudsters posing as cops, ED in digital arrest scam
Hindustan Times
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A senior citizen from Delhi fell victim to a cyber scam, losing ₹10.3 crore to fraudsters impersonating police and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The scam, which involved fake accusations and coercive money transfers, occurred between September 25 and October 11, 2024, prompting an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- 01The victim lost ₹10.3 crore in a cyber scam involving impersonation of law enforcement officials.
- 02Fraudsters used a fake narrative involving a consignment linked to the victim's Aadhaar details.
- 03The scam was executed through video calls and dubious documentation.
- 04The case was initially reported to Delhi Police before being transferred to the CBI.
- 05Investigators are tracking the phone numbers and bank accounts used in the scam.
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A senior citizen from Delhi has been defrauded of ₹10.3 crore in a sophisticated cyber scam that took place between September 25 and October 11, 2024. The scam began when the victim received a call from a fraudster posing as 'Vishal Sharma', who claimed to work for a global shipping company. He alleged that a consignment linked to the victim's Aadhaar details had been returned undelivered. This led to a series of interactions with individuals impersonating Mumbai police and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The victim was coerced into transferring funds to various bank accounts under the guise of cooperating with an investigation. After realizing he had been scammed on October 11, the victim reported the incident to the Delhi Police, which subsequently referred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). An FIR has now been registered, and investigators are examining the communication methods and accounts used by the fraudsters.
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This incident highlights the vulnerability of senior citizens to cyber fraud, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and protective measures.
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