Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Beautician Duped in Overseas Parcel Cyber Fraud
A 45-year-old beautician from Kalyan in Maharashtra was tricked by cyber fraudsters.
They told her she had a parcel with foreign money and gold.
They said she needed to pay customs and other fees to get it.
She believed them and sent them Rs 8.05 lakh.
Later, she found out it was a scam and told the police.
The police are still investigating, but no one has been caught yet.
A 45-year-old beautician from Kalyan, Maharashtra, was duped of Rs 8.05 lakh.
Fraudsters lured her with the promise of an overseas parcel containing foreign currency and gold ornaments.
She was contacted by a man and a woman who claimed the parcel was stuck in customs.
She transferred money multiple times, totaling Rs 8.05 lakh.
After realizing the scam, she approached the police, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- A 45-year-old beautician from Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra
- What
- Duped of Rs 8.05 lakh in a cyber fraud involving an overseas parcel
- When
- Between April and July 19
- Where
- Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Fraudsters lured her with the promise of an overseas parcel containing foreign currency and gold ornaments
Victim's Perspective
Fraudsters' Perspective
Legitimacy of the Parcel
Victim's Perspective
The victim believed the parcel was genuine and contained foreign currency and gold ornaments.
Fraudsters' Perspective
The fraudsters claimed the parcel required customs charges and additional payments for clearance.
- Victim's Age
- 45 years old
- Victim's Profession
- Beautician
- Location
- Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Amount Duped
- Rs 8.05 lakh
- Duration of Fraud
- April to July 19
- Status of Investigation
- No arrests made, investigation ongoing