Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Cyber Fraudster Allegedly Dupes Majalgaon SDO Of ₹30,000
A person made a fake emergency phone call to a government officer.
The caller said a collector’s car had crashed.
He also claimed the collector’s son needed urgent medical care.
The caller asked for money to help with treatment.
The officer sent ₹30,000 using a QR code.
Later, he checked the story with the Beed district collector.
He learned that no accident had happened and realised it was a scam.
Police are now trying to find the caller.
An unidentified caller allegedly duped Majalgaon SDO Gaurav Sahebrao Ingole of ₹30,000.
The caller falsely claimed a district collector’s vehicle had crashed near Wadwani.
He said the collector’s injured son urgently needed medical treatment.
Ingole transferred the money in two instalments through a QR code, using his brother’s bank account.
Majalgaon Rural police registered a case and are tracing the suspect with cyber police assistance.
- Who
- Majalgaon Sub-Divisional Officer Gaurav Sahebrao Ingole was allegedly targeted by an unidentified caller.
- What
- The caller allegedly obtained ₹30,000 by falsely claiming that a collector’s son needed urgent medical treatment.
- When
- The call was received on Sunday afternoon; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- The alleged accident was claimed to have occurred near Wadwani, and the case was registered at Majalgaon Rural police station.
- Why
- The caller allegedly used a fabricated accident and medical emergency to persuade Ingole to transfer money.
- Reported loss
- ₹30,000
- Target
- Gaurav Sahebrao Ingole, Majalgaon SDO
- Caller’s alleged identity
- A person claiming to be “Joshi,” a personal assistant of former minister Dhananjay Munde
- Payment method
- Two transfers through a QR code
- Source account
- The bank account of Ingole’s brother, Amit Paikerrao
- Police station
- Majalgaon Rural police station
- Investigation
- Police and cyber police are examining the mobile number, QR code and financial transactions