Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Bengal Governor's Office Warns Against Fraudulent Calls
The office of the West Bengal Governor, R.N. Ravi, has warned people about fake phone calls.
Someone is pretending to be the Governor or his staff and calling important people.
The Governor's office has reported this to the police, who are investigating.
They want everyone to be careful and check if a call is real before believing it.
If you get a suspicious call, you should tell the Governor's office right away.
The police are trying to find out who made these calls and where they came from.
They are also talking to people who received the calls to learn more.
The West Bengal Governor's office issued a warning about fraudulent calls impersonating the Governor or officers of Lok Bhavan.
An unknown individual made calls from the mobile number +91 98365 40163 to various dignitaries and government officials.
Lok Bhavan has lodged a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of Kolkata Police, and an investigation is underway.
The public and government officials are advised to verify the authenticity of any suspicious calls or communications.
The police are investigating the matter by tracing the mobile number and contacting people who received the calls.
- Who
- The office of West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi
- What
- Issued a caution against fraudulent calls impersonating the Governor or officers of Lok Bhavan
- When
- The statement was issued on Friday night
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To warn the public and government officials about fraudulent calls and to request verification of any suspicious communication
- Governor's Name
- R.N. Ravi
- Impersonator's Mobile Number
- +91 98365 40163
- Complaint Lodged With
- Cyber Crime Cell, Kolkata Police
- Lok Bhavan Contact Number
- 033-2200-1641-44
- Lok Bhavan Email
- [email protected]
