Investigation Underway for Cyber Fraud Involving Rs 12 Lakh Scam in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, 29 October 2024: Authorities have initiated an investigation into four individuals accused of defrauding a 33-year-old woman from CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, out of ₹12 lakh, as reported by an official on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place between October 23 and 25.
According to the official, the suspects contacted the victim multiple times, posing as representatives of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). They falsely claimed that she was facing numerous charges, including money laundering, human trafficking, illegal advertising, and public harassment.
The fraudsters told her that to resolve these issues, she needed to pay a total of ₹12.35 lakh. Believing their claims, she complied and transferred the money. However, she soon lost contact with them and realized she had been scammed.
Following her complaint, police registered a case on October 27 under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 204 (impersonating a public servant), 318(4) (cheating), 319(2) (cheating by impersonation), and 3(5) (common intention).
