66-year-old Udupi woman loses ₹65 lakh to fake Mumbai police scammers

A 66‑year‑old woman from Udupi lost a staggering ₹65 lakh in a sophisticated cyber‑fraud scheme that made the victim believe she was dealing with officials from the Mumbai Police.

The scammers first contacted the woman by phone, claiming she was implicated in a case pending at a Mumbai court. They presented forged documents, demanded immediate payment for legal fees and investigations, and even threatened arrest if she did not comply.

Financially devastated and emotionally traumatized, the victim has reported the incident to local authorities and is urging stricter enforcement against online scams. Source: Google News – Udupi.