In a distressing incident, a 66-year-old senior citizen from Hyderabad fell victim to cyber fraudsters who duped him of Rs 50 lakh. The ordeal began with a phone call purportedly from an employee of FedEX Mumbai, alleging that a parcel associated with the victim’s mobile number contained illegal substances.
The situation escalated when the caller, after a brief interrogation, connected the victim to individuals posing as cybercrime officials from Mumbai via Skype. Under the guise of investigation, these fraudsters coerced the senior citizen into transferring a staggering sum of Rs 49.35 lakh from all his bank accounts to an account provided by them.
Hyderabad Cybercrime officials, shedding light on the incident, revealed that the victim realized the deception only after the substantial transfer was made. A case has been registered, and investigations are underway to apprehend the perpetrators behind this despicable act of fraudulence.