Fraudsters Pretending to be Udupi Officials Steal Rs 22 Lakh From Man

In a startling fraud, a Udupi resident handed over Rs 22 lakh to two individuals who masqueraded as government officials.

According to statements from local police, the men lured the victim into believing that the transfer was a legitimate tax or welfare disbursement, and even produced forged documents to lend credibility. Investigators are tracing the money trail and have urged others to verify any official requests before transferring funds.

The incident has sparked concerns over residents’ awareness of scams. Udupi Police have launched an awareness drive, reminding citizens not to share bank details with strangers, and are urging anyone who suspects fraudulent activity to report immediately. Source: Google News – Udupi.