66‑Year‑Old Udupi Woman Scammed Out of Rs 65 Lakh by Fake Mumbai Police
By ETF Desk
A 66‑year‑old woman from Udupi lost ₹65 lakh after falling victim to a cyber fraud ring that posed as Mumbai police officers.
The fraudsters contacted her via phone and social media, claiming an arrest warrant had been issued and demanding immediate payment of the alleged fine and bail through a digital wallet. Once the money was transferred, the scammers vanished, leaving her without the ability to recover the funds or identify the false officers.
The loss has left the woman emotionally distressed and financially shattered, prompting her family to seek assistance from local law‑enforcement and cybercrime units. Her case serves as a stark warning to Udupi residents to verify official contacts before any financial transaction. Source: Google News – Udupi.