Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Man Falls Victim to CBI Impersonation Scam, Loses ₹35.74 Lakh
Imagine a bad person called a grandpa and pretended to be a police officer.
They said the grandpa's money was in trouble and he had to send it somewhere safe.
The bad person showed fake papers to trick him.
The grandpa, scared, sent them a lot of money, but it was all a lie.
The real police said they would never ask for money like that.
If someone calls you and asks for money, it's likely a trick!
A 79-year-old resident of Domalguda was defrauded through a CBI impersonation scam.
The victim received a call from someone claiming to be a CBI officer and was falsely accused of money laundering.
Fraudsters used forged documents and threats to coerce the victim into transferring funds.
Over ten days, the victim transferred Rs.35.74 lakh to accounts provided by the scammers.
The police advise against sharing bank details or transferring money based on unsolicited calls.
- Who
- A 79-year-old resident of Domalguda was the victim, targeted by individuals impersonating CBI officers.
- What
- A 79-year-old man was defrauded through a CBI impersonation scam, losing Rs.35.74 lakh.
- When
- The fraud took place over ten days, starting on July 6, 2025.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- The scammers aimed to extort money by instilling fear and using deceptive tactics, falsely claiming the victim was involved in money laundering.
- Victim's Age
- 79 years old
- Location of Victim
- Domalguda, Hyderabad
- Date of First Call
- July 6, 2025
- Amount Extorted
- Rs.35.74 lakh
- Impersonated Role
- CBI officer, Vijay Khanna
- Police Advisory
- Do not share bank details, or transfer money based on unsolicited calls.