Retired Banker Loses ₹22 Lakh After Fraudsters Pretend to Be ED, CBI
By ETF Desk
In a shocking incident reported by a Udupi district resident, a retired employee of the State Bank lost approximately ₹22 lakh after fraudsters impersonating officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) tricked him into transferring funds.
The defrauded individual received phone calls claiming that his account had been flagged for suspicious activity and that immediate action was required to avoid legal consequences. Under the pretense of being senior officials, the scammers instructed him to provide banking details and transfer money to an account that was controlled by them. The case mirrors a growing trend of targeted phishing attacks on pensioners and retirees, especially in coastal Karnataka.
The loss of nearly eighteen lakhs of rupees leaves the victim emotionally and financially distressed, and it serves as a stark reminder of the need for stricter verification protocols within banking and law‑enforcement communication. Authorities have urged citizens to verify any such instructions by contacting the official hotlines of the ED or CBI before taking action. Source: Google News – Udupi.