Pune: Woman Loses Rs 13.23 Lakh in Cyber Fraud After Being Threatened with Legal Action

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Baner, 21st January 2025: A woman from the Pashan area in Pune fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing Rs 13.23 lakh after being threatened with legal action for alleged “black money” transactions. The incident has been reported to the Baner Police Station, where a case has been registered against the fraudsters.

The victim, a resident of Pashan, was contacted by cybercriminals on 2nd January 2025, who posed as officials from the Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch. The scammers claimed that her bank account had been used for illicit money transactions and threatened her with imminent legal action.

To avoid arrest, the fraudsters instructed the woman to make immediate transfers to a specified bank account, referring to it as a “digital arrest” procedure. Under pressure and fearing legal consequences, the victim complied and transferred a total of Rs 13,23,000 to the fraudsters’ accounts.

Upon realizing she had been duped, the woman filed a complaint with the Baner Police Station. Senior Police Inspector Navnath Jagtap is currently investigating the case.