Cyber Fraud Menace : Kashmir Police cracks Rs 21 Lakh Digital Fraud Case, Arrest Three Individuals
The Cyber Police in Kashmir successfully unraveled a digital fraud case involving ₹21 lakh, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of ₹4.13 lakh from their possession.
During a press briefing, SSP Srinagar, Imtiyaz Hussain, detailed how the fraud came to light. A senior citizen from Srinagar had lodged a complaint, alleging he was duped by scammers posing as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
According to the SSP, the fraudsters falsely accused the victim of being implicated in a fabricated money laundering case worth ₹6.8 crores. To further intimidate him, they issued fake arrest warrants and penalties. Declaring their conversations to be a “national secret,” the scammers pressured the victim into isolating himself by locking his house and avoiding all contact with others.
Under this coercion, the victim prematurely closed his fixed deposits and transferred ₹21 lakh to a fraudulent HDFC Bank account. The scammers deceitfully assured him that the money would be returned within hours.
The incident was registered as an FIR (No. 26/2024), prompting a detailed investigation by the police. Using advanced technical methods, the authorities tracked and apprehended the culprits.
The case highlights the growing threat of digital scams and underscores the need for vigilance when dealing with suspicious communications.
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