Hyderabad: Senior citizen placed under ‘digital arrest’, defrauded of Rs. 14 lakh

The fraudster called the person over WhatsApp video call and informed that a bank account was opened on his name and it was used for money laundering purpose.

Hyderabad: A senior citizen was placed under ‘digital arrest’ by fake CBI officials who defrauded him later of Rs. 14 lakhs.

The man aged 70 years, received a call from a person who claimed to be from Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Delhi police. The man claimed on orders of the Supreme Court, Ministry of Finance and RBI, a case was filed against him and he is being investigated for money laundering.

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The fraudster called the person over WhatsApp video call and informed that a bank account was opened on his name and it was used for money laundering purpose. The scammers then connected the man to some person who claimed to be a CBI officer who then ordered his arrest and directed him not to leave the house until further orders.

“The fake CBI officer after questioning for a few hours asked the man to go to the nearest bank with his bank passbook and cheque book. He was asked to transfer Rs. 14 lakh to the account which the man believing the caller did,” said Cybercrime officials.

The family members of the man grew suspicious over the behaviour of the victim and on enquiry found that the elderly person was duped. A complaint is made and a case registered. The police are investigating.