Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Mumbai Cybercrime: Victims Lose Lakhs in Digital Scams
Two individuals in Mumbai were targeted in separate cybercrimes.
A senior citizen was tricked by people pretending to be CBI and ED officials, losing a large sum of money after being told they were involved in a fraud case.
Meanwhile, a business owner clicked a malicious link disguised as a wedding invitation on WhatsApp.
This led to malware being installed on his phone, resulting in unauthorized transactions from his bank accounts.
A 70-year-old retired official lost ₹56 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
Scammers impersonated CBI and ED officials, claiming involvement in a fraud case.
The victim was induced to transfer money to various bank accounts.
A 35-year-old bag business owner lost ₹1.62 lakh after clicking a fake WhatsApp link.
The link, disguised as a wedding invitation, installed malware on the victim's phone.
- Who
- A retired official, a bag business owner, and multiple cybercriminals posing as officials or utilizing malicious links.
- What
- Multiple cybercrimes involving financial loss through fraudulent schemes.
- When
- Recent, with specific dates of fraudulent activities mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Mumbai, India; money transferred to various bank accounts.
- Why
- To steal money from victims through deception and manipulation.
- Victim 1
- 70-year-old retired official
- Loss 1
- ₹56 lakh
- Scam Type 1
- Digital arrest scam
- Victim 2
- 35-year-old bag business owner
- Loss 2
- ₹1.62 lakh
- Scam Type 2
- WhatsApp link cyber fraud
- Malicious Link Disguise
- Wedding invitation
Sources
Clothing designer duped of Rs 55 lakh by ‘cruise ship officer’ who proposed to marry her
Maharashtra Cyber Fraud: 70-Year-Old Vasai Retired Official Duped Of ₹56 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam; Case Registered
