Fraudsters Pose as Officials and Steal Rs 22 Lakh from Udupi Man
By ETF Desk
On a recent morning in Udupi, a local man handed over ₹22 lakh to individuals who posed as government officials, according to police statements. The fraudsters convinced him that the money was required for a bureaucratic process.
The incident follows a string of similar scams across Karnataka, where impersonators exploit citizens’ trust in public servants to extract large sums of money. Local authorities have warned people to always verify the identity of officials before disclosing personal or financial details.
The victim has suffered a significant financial setback, and the case has reignited concerns over identity theft and online fraud in the district. Police are working with cybercrime units to track the culprits and recover the funds.
Source: Google News – Udupi.