Retired Udupi Banker Loses Rs 22 lakh After Falling Victim to ED/CBI Scam

In a troubling case that has caught the attention of local media, a retired bank employee from Udupi District has lost over 22 lakh rupees to fraudsters who posed as officials from the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation. The victim, who was approached through a phone call that appeared to be from a high‑level law‑enforcement agency, was convinced to transfer the money to a designated account under the guise of a legal compliance requirement.

According to reports, the impostors used sophisticated tactics, including spoofed numbers and official-sounding language, to gain the victim’s trust. The retired employee, who had been in the banking sector for over two decades, was unaware of any such directive and acted in good faith, which ultimately led to the sizable loss. The perpetrators, who remain unidentified, have exploited the trust associated with government agencies to carry out the scam.

The incident has brought attention to the lack of stringent verification procedures for financial transactions, especially those involving former bank staff who might be considered trustworthy. Authorities in Udupi have urged the public to verify the authenticity of any such claims through official channels before making substantial transfers. The victim is reportedly seeking legal recourse and assistance from local law‑enforcement agencies to recover the stashed funds. Source: Google News – Udupi.