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A 28-year-old techie from Lohegaon fell victim to a sophisticated cybercrime, losing Rs 23 lakh to fraudsters posing as officials of the Mumbai crime branch. The incident occurred between December 6 and 7, and a complaint was lodged with the Airport police on Wednesday.
According to the police, the fraudsters claimed that the victim was involved in a money laundering case involving a prominent businessman. They also alleged that his Aadhaar card and PAN card were used in the crime. The suspects further claimed that an arrest warrant had been issued against him.
The fraudsters made a video call to the victim, threatening to arrest him if he did not comply with their demands. They instructed him to transfer money to three bank account numbers, promising to “hush up the matter” if he did so. The victim, fearing arrest and reputational damage, exhausted his savings and borrowed money from friends to pay the fraudsters.
This incident highlights the growing concern of cybercrime in India, where fraudsters are using sophisticated tactics to dupe unsuspecting victims. The police have urged citizens to be cautious and not fall prey to such scams.
The Airport police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Authorities are advising citizens to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of calls and messages before taking any action.
