Mumbai Retiree Duped of ₹1.75 Crore in Elaborate Cyber Scam

Bandra West, Mumbai: A 60-year-old retired consultant from Bandra West, Mumbai, fell victim to a complex cyber fraud, losing ₹1.75 crore. The fraudsters, posing as officials from multiple agencies, claimed her KYC details were linked to criminal activities, including drug smuggling and money laundering.

The incident began on October 14, 2024, when the victim, a resident of Chimbai Road, Bandra, received a call from someone posing as "Ritu Sharma," an alleged DHL Courier representative. The caller accused her of sending a parcel containing passports, MDMA, credit cards, and a laptop to Bangkok.

Despite her denials, she was coerced into transferring ₹1.75 crore across several transactions under the guise of "verification" by the Reserve Bank of India. Officials at the North Cyber police station have registered the case and are investigating.

This scam highlights the growing sophistication of cybercrime, leaving residents vulnerable to such financial traps.