Vasai Lawyer Duped of ₹50 Lakh in Sophisticated ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
A 52-year-old lawyer from Vasai West lost ₹50 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The scammers falsely claimed that she was under a “digital arrest,” coercing her into transferring the money over a span of eight days.
According to police, the incident began on March 25, when the victim received a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as Karan Bhalla, allegedly a CBI officer, and informed her that a mobile number registered under her Aadhaar details had been used to send obscene messages. He further alleged that a bank account opened in her name at an HDFC Bank branch in Delhi had received funds linked to money laundering and criminal activity.
The caller then transferred the lawyer to another individual impersonating a senior CBI official, who warned her that she was under "digital arrest"—a fabricated claim meant to isolate her and prevent her from contacting anyone else.
"The lawyer was convinced by their authoritative tone and demeanor, which mimicked genuine law enforcement personnel," an official from Vasai police station said.
Fearing legal consequences and physical arrest, the lawyer transferred ₹50 lakh between March 25 and April 2 through multiple RTGS transactions. She realized she had been conned only after several days and filed a complaint with the police on April 7. Karan Bhalla Cbi
Based on her statement, Vasai police have registered a case against four unidentified individuals under charges of fraud. An investigation is currently underway to trace and apprehend the culprits.
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