Pune: Woman Duped of Rs 5.9 Lakh by Cybercrooks Posing as NIA Officials
Hadapsar, 11th January 2025: A woman fell victim to cyber fraud, losing ₹5.9 lakh after scammers impersonating officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed her bank account was involved in money laundering. The incident occurred in December 2024, and the woman lodged a complaint with the Hadapsar police on Thursday.
According to the police, the victim, a resident of Magarpatta and an employee of a private firm, received a call on December 13 from a person claiming to be an NIA officer based in New Delhi. “The caller alleged that her Aadhaar details had been misused to open multiple bank accounts involved in money laundering. He warned her that she could face arrest unless she cooperated,” a Hadapsar police officer explained.
The scammer pressured the woman into transferring ₹5.9 lakh to a bank account, claiming it was necessary for verification to clear her name. “The caller promised that the matter would be resolved after the payment. However, after the transaction, the suspect stopped responding to her calls and messages,” the officer added.
The Hadapsar police have registered a case of cheating and are investigating the matter.
