Mature Udupi Woman Defrauded of Rs 65 Lakh by Fraudsters Pretending to be Mumbai Police
By ETF Desk
In a harrowing incident revealed by local news outlet Vartha Bharati, a 66‑year‑old woman from Udupi District was deceived into transferring Rs 65 lakh to individuals impersonating Mumbai police officers.
The fraudsters, operating through a sophisticated phone scam, convinced the victim that she was required to pay a police fine for alleged traffic violations. She was instructed to transfer the money to a supposed police account, and the transaction was completed using online banking.
The victim now faces a daunting challenge of recovering the lost funds and has petitioned law‑enforcement bodies to investigate the case. The incident underscores the growing threat of cyber fraud in Karnataka and the need for vigilant financial practices. Source: Google News – Udupi.