Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Beautician Duped of Rs 8 Lakh in Foreign Parcel Fraud
A beautician from Kalyan in Maharashtra was tricked by fraudsters who told her they had sent her a parcel with foreign currency and gold.
They asked her to pay money for customs charges, a money laundering clearance certificate, and taxes on the gold items.
She believed them and transferred a total of Rs 8.05 lakh.
Later, she realized she had been cheated and reported it to the police.
The police are still investigating, and no one has been arrested yet.
A 45-year-old beautician from Kalyan was duped of Rs 8.05 lakh by cyber fraudsters.
The fraudsters claimed to have sent her a parcel containing foreign currency and gold ornaments.
They asked her to pay customs charges, a money laundering clearance certificate, and taxes on the gold items.
She transferred the money on multiple occasions, totaling Rs 8.05 lakh.
After realizing the fraud, she approached the police, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- A 45-year-old beautician from Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra
- What
- Duped of Rs 8.05 lakh in a foreign parcel fraud
- 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
Fraudster's Perspective
Victim's Perspective
Legitimacy of the Parcel
Fraudster's Perspective
The fraudster claimed the parcel contained foreign currency and gold ornaments to lure the victim.
Victim's Perspective
The victim believed the claims and transferred money based on the fraudster's assurances.
- Victim's Profession
- Beautician
- Amount Duped
- Rs 8.05 lakh
- Duration of Fraud
- April to July 19
- Location
- Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Status of Investigation
- No arrests made, further investigation underway