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80-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 1.08 Crore in Elaborate Police Impersonation Scam
Nov 22, 2025 11:46 am CST
An 80-year-old woman in Mumbai's Dadar area lost Rs 1.08 crore to sophisticated fraudsters who posed as TRAI officials and police officers. The scammers used fake official documents and intimidation tactics, claiming her Aadhar was linked to criminal activity. After transferring funds across multiple bank accounts between October 31 and November 7, the victim realized she had been defrauded when the promised reimbursements never materialized. Police have registered a case against unidentified suspects for cheating, impersonation, and cyber fraud.
Elderly Kolkata Woman Loses Rs 78 Lakh in Sophisticated Phone Scam: Three Arrested in Gujarat
Nov 20, 2025 02:15 am CST
A sophisticated phone scam targeting an elderly Kolkata resident resulted in a loss of Rs 78.3 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers convinced her that a parcel in her name contained illegal drugs. The Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three suspects from Gujarat, with investigations ongoing to identify other members of the criminal network.
Maharashtra Man Loses Rs 3.96 Crore in Sophisticated Online Share Trading Scam
Nov 14, 2025 11:45 am CST
A 48-year-old senior manager from Thane, Maharashtra fell victim to a carefully orchestrated online share trading fraud, losing Rs 3.96 crore between May and October. The scammers operated through a WhatsApp group claiming connection to a securities company, promising high returns on equity investments before disappearing with the transferred funds. Authorities are now investigating all digital and financial connections in this case of cybercrime.