Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Cyber Fraud Wave Hits Seniors: Millions Lost Across Multiple Cities
Imagine sneaky people pretending to be important officials, like police or CBI, to trick older people into giving them money.
They scare the victims by saying they're in trouble and need to pay up or be arrested.
Some also promise big returns on investments that aren't real.
Several elderly people across different cities lost large sums of money because they were tricked.
Thankfully, some of the money has been recovered by the police.
Cybercriminals across multiple cities are targeting senior citizens with various fraud schemes.
Victims have lost significant amounts of money through 'digital arrest' scams and fake investment opportunities.
Fraudsters impersonate officials from law enforcement and regulatory bodies to gain trust.
Police have recovered portions of the stolen funds in some cases.
Investigations are ongoing, with arrests made in some instances.
- Who
- Cybercriminals impersonating officials and individuals falling victim to scams.
- What
- Multiple cyber fraud schemes targeting senior citizens.
- When
- Recent months, with incidents reported in November 2024 and June 2024.
- Where
- Kolkata, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- To defraud victims of their money through various scams, including digital arrest and investment schemes.
- Locations of Incidents
- Kolkata, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Patna
- Types of Scams
- Digital Arrest, Investment Schemes, Impersonation
- Total Amount Stolen
- Over Rs 5 crore (estimated)
- Primary Victims
- Senior Citizens
- Law Enforcement Involved
- Police and Cybercrime Units
- Recovered Amounts
- Rs 1.29 crore and Rs 35 lakh
- Common Crimes
- Impersonation, Forgery, Cheating