Woman falls victim to cyber fraud, loses ₹84 lakhs

In a shocking incident of cyber fraud, a Bengaluru woman lost ₹84.56 lakhs to a digital scam, becoming the latest victim of online criminals using fraudulent methods. The victim, identified as Mrs. Kondur from Garuducharapalya, was contacted by an unknown individual posing as an RBI official via WhatsApp video call.

The scammer informed her that her bank account had been frozen and threatened to arrest her digitally if she did not comply. On December 13, the scammer claimed that her account was linked to a money laundering case involving the owner of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal. He then manipulated her into transferring her funds to an “RBI” account for investigation purposes, under the guise of urgent action required.

 Fearing arrest, the woman withdrew ₹1,000 and proceeded to transfer ₹84.56 lakhs through multiple RTGS and UPI transactions, as instructed by the fraudster. After realizing that her money had been stolen, the woman tried contacting the fraudster but found the phone line disconnected. Distraught, she then approached the police to file a formal complaint. Authorities are investigating the case and have identified over 300 bank accounts involved in this fraudulent operation. This incident highlights the growing danger of digital scams, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.