Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Dharashiv Youth Duped of ₹1.2 Lakh in Dubai Police Impersonation Scam
A young man in Dharashiv was tricked into giving money to scammers.
The scammers pretended to be his brother-in-law and Dubai police.
They said his brother-in-law was in trouble with the law and needed money.
They scared him, and he sent them money.
Later, he found out it was a trick and reported it to the real police, who are now investigating.
A 19-year-old from Dharashiv was defrauded of ₹1.2 lakh.
Scammers impersonated Dubai police and the victim's brother-in-law.
The victim received a Facebook message from a supposed brother-in-law regarding a visa violation.
A fake Dubai police officer demanded money, initially ₹7 lakh then settling for ₹1.5 lakh.
The victim made five online transactions totaling ₹1.2 lakh.
- Who
- A 19-year-old from Dharashiv was the victim, and the fraudsters impersonated Dubai police and a relative.
- What
- A Dharashiv youth was defrauded of ₹1.2 lakh.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the events led to a complaint.
- Where
- Dharashiv, with the scam involving Dubai.
- Why
- To extort money from the victim.
- Victim's Location
- Dharashiv
- Amount Stolen
- ₹1.2 lakh
- Modus Operandi
- Impersonation of Dubai Police and a relative
- Legal Action
- Case registered under BNS and IT Act
- Age of Victim
- 19 years old
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