Govt employee duped of Rs 15 L in cyber fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 56-year-old employee of BHEL, Hyderabad was duped of Rs 15 lakh by fraudsters in a fake money laundering case in March.

The fraudsters posed as officials from the CBI, Telecom Reglatory Authority of India, police and the RBI. They intimidated the victim claiming that he was involved in a human trafficking case.

Fraudsters claim money laundering

The scam began in March, when the victim received an automated call, warning of SIM deactivation. The fraudster alleged multiple SIMs were issued in Bengaluru using the victim’s Aadhaar card.

One of the fraudsters made a video call via WhatsApp , posing as a police officer, claiming that the victim’s Aadhaar was linked to illegal activities.

Another impersonator, claiming to be a CBI officer, threatened arrest and passport blockage.

Forged notices resembling those of the Enforcement Directorate and RBI were sent to make the victim believe the deception. After being pressurised, the victim transferred Rs 15 lakh for verification to a bank account provided by the fraudsters.

When the victim realised he was duped, he filed a complaint with the cybercrime unit of the Cyberabad police.