Elderly Woman Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud in Goregaon

A 68-year-old woman from Goregaon was deceived into paying Rs 1.25 crore to scammers posing as RBI, police, and CBI officials. Accused of being involved in financial crimes, she transferred funds to avoid arrest. Upon realizing the scam, she reported it to authorities.

A 68-year-old woman from Goregaon has become the latest victim of a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 1.25 crore. The fraudsters masqueraded as officials from prestigious institutions like the Reserve Bank of India, Hyderabad police, and the CBI to coerce the woman into paying a hefty sum, the police confirmed on Tuesday.

The ordeal began with a phone call from a woman pretending to be an executive from the RBI, alleging that the victim was implicated in a vast financial fraud. The caller transferred her to another fraudster, posing as a police officer, who further intimidated the victim into believing her credit card was suspiciously used and involved in a Rs 500 crore fraud in Hyderabad.

To save herself from purported imminent arrest, the victim was instructed to deposit Rs 1.25 crore into specific bank accounts. The deception unraveled when she saw a news article detailing similar scams. She has since filed a complaint with the cyber police, who are now investigating the case against unidentified individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)