Achi news desk-
Mumbai Police’s 1930 cyber helpline has saved a South Mumbai businessman Rs 35 lakh. This gang, under the guise of shipping companies, caught businessmen in their net and deceived them by luring them into fraudulent transactions. DCP Datta Nalawade has appealed that if anyone receives a call in this manner, do not trust him and do not transfer money to anyone even by mistake.
According to the police, on April 13, the accused falsely identified himself as a police officer and a tax official and fraudulently made unauthorized transactions from the complainant’s bank account. Fearing action, the complainant was forced to hand over ₹ 35.12 lakh.
Cyber Helpline Quick Actions And Police Search Prevent Rs 35 Lakh Fraud Targeting Mumbai Businessman
As soon as the victim realized it was a scam, they immediately contacted the cyber helpline at 1930 and reported the fraud. According to reports, the Western Region Cyber Police immediately initiated an investigation after filing a complaint on the NCPCR portal and contacted the nodal officer of the concerned bank. This action succeeded in freezing the entire amount defrauded in cybercrime from the complainant’s bank account.
An officer revealed that the complainant was a businessman. A person called them claiming to be a police officer and an income tax officer. The caller claimed that a parcel had arrived from Federal Courier in the name of the complainant containing illegal items and that there were also some illegal transactions, prompting action against them. To avoid action, the accused demanded money from the complainant. Fearing repercussions, the complainant transferred 35.12 lakh rupees to the accused.
