Pune News: Pashan Resident Duped of ₹13.23 Lakhs in Cyber Scam
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Pune: A cyber fraud incident has come to light in the Pashan area of Pune, where a woman was duped of ₹13.23 lakh under the threat of action in alleged “black money transactions.” A case has been registered at Baner Police Station.
According to the complaint, the victim, a resident of Pashan, received a call on January 2 from individuals claiming to be from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The fraudsters alleged that her bank account was linked to illegal transactions. They coerced her into believing that immediate action, termed as a “digital arrest,” would be taken unless she deposited money into a specific bank account. Fearing consequences, the woman transferred ₹13.23 lakh. Realizing she had been scammed, she approached the police. The case is under investigation by Senior Inspector Navnath Jagtap.
In a separate incident, another resident from Pashan was defrauded of ₹17.32 lakh after being lured with promises of high returns on stock market investments. The fraudsters initially delivered returns on small investments to gain trust before ceasing communication after larger amounts were deposited.
Cyber police have warned citizens to remain vigilant against fraud tactics such as “digital arrest” threats and too-good-to-be-true investment schemes. Residents are advised to ignore suspicious messages or calls and report such incidents to the authorities.
