Hyderabad cybercrime police refund Rs 53 lakh to victim

The Cyber crime police refunded Rs 53 lakh to an 84-year-old elderly person who was recently cheated by scammers posing as CBI officials

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime police refunded Rs 53 lakh to an elderly person who was recently cheated by cyber fraudsters in the city.

The 84-year-old victim was made to transfer a total of Rs 2.8 crore to different bank accounts provided by the scammers who posed as CBI officials. They threatened to book cases against him claiming the victim as involved in fraud cases. Under fear of fake cases being foisted on him, the victim transferred the money and ended up being cheated.

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Based on a complaint, the Cybercrime police booked a case and initiated an investigation. Notices were sent to the bank officials, followed up with them to freeze the fraudulent amount. The complainant too was, guided to file a petition in court for the refund of the amount held in the fraudulent accounts.