Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Mumbai Woman Duped of Rs 22 Lakh in Espionage Cyber Scam
A woman in Mumbai was tricked out of a lot of money by people pretending to be police officers.
The fake officers called her and said she was a spy for Pakistan and would go to jail if she didn't pay them.
Scared, she sent them money.
It turned out to be a scam, and now the real police are investigating the case.
A 64-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of Rs 22 lakh by cybercriminals.
Fraudsters impersonated Delhi ATS and Jammu & Kashmir police.
The woman was accused of spying for Pakistan.
The victim was threatened with imprisonment and a fine.
The woman deposited the money into various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
- Who
- A 64-year-old woman and cyber fraudsters posing as police.
- What
- A cyber fraud where a woman was cheated of Rs 22 lakh after being accused of spying.
- When
- Between June 5 and 10, and reported on June 13.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The fraudsters wanted to steal money from the victim.
Victim's Actions
Fraudsters Actions
Financial Transactions
Victim's Actions
The woman received threatening calls and deposited money into the provided bank accounts.
Fraudsters Actions
N/A
- Victim's Age
- 64
- Location
- Girgaon, Mumbai
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 22.4 lakh
- Modus Operandi
- Impersonation and Espionage Accusations
- Police Involved
- South Region Cyber Police
