Udupi Woman Stole Rs 65 Lakh by Cyber Fraudsters Pretending to Be Mumbai Police Troops

A 66‑year‑old woman from Udupi lost a staggering Rs 65 lakh after agreeing to a payment demanded by cyber fraudsters calling themselves officers from the Mumbai Police. The scammers pretended to have identified her as a suspect in a case and threatened legal action unless she paid the alleged fine immediately via a bank transfer.

While the authorities in Udupi have not yet confirmed the identity of the fraudsters, investigators suggest that the perpetrators used sophisticated social engineering tactics to convince the victim that the payment was compulsory and backed by law enforcement. The case has drawn media attention across the district and has prompted calls for stricter oversight of phishing and scam campaigns that target senior citizens.

The loss has left the woman emotionally distressed and financially strained, raising concerns over the vulnerability of older adults to online scams. Police eyes are now on enhancing public awareness of cyber fraud, particularly in rural and semi‑urban areas. Source: Google News – Udupi.