74-year-old woman from Goregaon East loses ₹25 lakh in cyber fraud, police investigate | Representational image
Mumbai: A shocking case of cyber fraud has come to light in Goregaon East, where a 74-year-old retired Income Tax Department employee was digitally manipulated over 10 days and subsequently duped of ₹25 lakh. The North Cyber Police Station has registered a case against two unidentified individuals based on her complaint and has initiated an investigation.
According to the Cyber Police, between December 12 and December 22, 2024, the woman received a call from an unknown number. The caller claimed that a petition had been filed against her, which was being investigated by the Bengaluru Police, and that she was on the verge of being arrested. The caller further stated that she needed to appear before the Bengaluru Police for questioning.
Subsequently, another man, posing as a fake CBI officer named Akash Khullari, informed the woman that her bank account had been used for money laundering, for which she had allegedly received a commission. He warned that both she and her family could face arrest and severe punishment if she failed to cooperate.
Frightened by these threats, the elderly woman transferred ₹25 lakh to a bank account provided by the fraudsters. Realizing she had been duped, the woman approached the Cyber Cell, which is now investigating the case. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious calls to prevent such incidents.
