Pune Records 11 Cybercrime Cases in a Single Day; Citizens Lose Over Rs 2.16 Crore
Pune, 12th December 2025: In a worrying spike, cybercriminals defrauded city residents of more than ₹2 crore in just one day, with 11 cases registered across multiple police stations. Fraudsters used a range of tactics—fake courier calls, money-laundering threats, bogus stock-trading apps, prepaid task scams and malicious links—to siphon money from unsuspecting victims.
According to police, cyber fraudsters have intensified their operations, targeting people of all age groups through fear, manipulation and promises of high returns.
Senior Citizen Loses ₹63.40 Lakh in ‘Money Laundering’ Scam
A senior citizen from Tadiwala Road was duped of ₹63.40 lakh after conmen posing as officials convinced him that his bank account was linked to a money-laundering case. Under the guise of “investigation,” the victim was coerced into transferring money to the fraudsters’ accounts.
Warje: ₹54.81 Lakh Lost Through Fake Stock Trading App
In Warje, a 58-year-old man was lured with the promise of hefty returns through a fake investment link. He was asked to install an app named Ghani Security, which turned out to be a fraudulent platform. By the time he realized this, over ₹54 lakh had been siphoned off.
Khadak: Prepaid Task Scam Costs Man ₹5 Lakh
A resident of Ganesh Peth lost ₹5 lakh after being tricked on Telegram with a series of so-called prepaid tasks. Each task required advance payments, which continued until the victim realized he had been duped.
Uttamnagar: Woman Loses ₹3.37 Lakh in Share Trading Fraud
A 63-year-old woman was targeted through a fake trading link that promised high returns. She was told to invest repeatedly and eventually lost ₹3.37 lakh.
Nanded City: ₹5.61 Lakh Gone in Share Market Scam
A 47-year-old man from Nanded City was convinced he would earn high profits in the stock market. Fraudsters made him deposit money in phases, leading to a total loss of ₹5.61 lakh.
Kothrud: Fake FedEx Call Leads to ₹25 Lakh Loss
In one of the major cases, a 51-year-old resident was told his parcel was stuck in customs and allegedly contained illegal goods. Believing the threat, he shared bank details, after which ₹25 lakh was transferred out of his account.
Baner, Aundh and Other Areas Hit by Prepaid Task Frauds
• A man from Gokhalenagar was cheated of ₹14.69 lakh through prepaid tasks.
• A 45-year-old Baner resident lost ₹25 lakh in a similar scam.
Wanawadi: Senior Woman’s Debit Card Looted for ₹9.78 Lakh
Cyber thieves withdrew ₹9.78 lakh from the debit card of a senior citizen without requiring any OTP or additional details, raising concerns about new methods of card exploitation.
Wanawadi: Share Trading Fraud of ₹5.61 Lakh
Another Wanawadi resident, aged 59, was duped of ₹5.61 lakh by fraudsters promising lucrative stock returns.
Chandannagar: Woman Duped While Doing ‘Hotel Review Task’
In Chandannagar, a young woman was tricked into paying around ₹4 lakh after receiving a task to “review and like” a hotel. Payments were demanded in stages until she discovered the fraud.
Police have urged citizens to stay alert, avoid clicking unknown links, and never share personal or banking information. They emphasized reporting suspicious activity immediately to prevent further loss.
