Thane Resident Loses ₹1.56 Crore in Sophisticated Cyber Fraud
Thane, Maharashtra: A 64-year-old resident was defrauded of ₹1.56 crore by cybercriminals posing as law enforcement. The victim was placed under “digital arrest” for nearly a month.
- Modus Operandi: Fraudsters used forged documents, including fake FIRs and Interpol notices, to coerce the victim.
- Digital Arrest: From February 12 to March 7, the victim was under constant surveillance via the Signal app.
- Financial Loss: The victim transferred ₹1.56 crore to various accounts under the guise of RBI verification.
- Investigation: Police have filed an FIR and are tracing the money trail.
Authorities urge citizens to report cyber fraud immediately to helpline 1930 for potential recovery of funds.