Police reports reveal that unidentified cybercriminals have allegedly defrauded a local resident of ₹24 lakh by impersonating police officers and fabricating an investigation concerning a courier containing illegal goods and drugs. The incident, which took place in the area, has prompted authorities to take swift action.The Scam UnfoldsAccording to official statements, the fraudsters, disguising themselves as law enforcement officers, initiated a video call under the guise of conducting an investigation. During this interaction, they obtained sensitive information regarding the victims bank accounts and proceeded to transfer money unlawfully. An FIR regarding the scam has been lodged at the Cyber East Police Station, highlighting the severity of the deception.Details from the ComplaintShashank Yadav, a resident of Sector 40, Gurgaon, lodged a detailed complaint recounting the events leading to the financial loss. Yadav stated that he received a phone call wherein the caller claimed to be an employee of a courier company, asserting that a package under Yadavs name contained illicit substances.In Yadavs own words from the complaint, The cyber thugs, posing as police officers, talked to me through video calls and took information related to my accounts and online transferred a total of ₹24 lakh in several transactions in the name of security. The accused had claimed that my money would be returned, but after the money was transferred, they switched off their phones and then I found that I was duped and I moved to the police.Investigative MeasuresFollowing Yadavs report, law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing leads and employing forensic techniques to trace the perpetrators behind the cyber scam. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by cybercriminals and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding personal information and financial assets in an increasingly digital age.
