Gurugram: Cases of cyber fraud are increasing continuously in Gurugram. This time cyber thugs cheated a young man from Gurugram by posing as an officer of the Mumbai Crime Branch. Cyber thugs told the victim that his Aadhar card and mobile are being used in money laundering. After this, they extorted Rs 10 lakh from him by threatening him.
How was the fraud carried out
Ajay Singh Rathore, who lives in South City Phase-2 of Gurugram, informs Apartment Times that he received a call from the Fedex Courier Company recently. He was told that the parcel was in his name, but there was some illegal stuff in the parcel box. During this, his call was transferred to another place saying that his call was being made to Mumbai Crime Branch. After this, cyber thugs bluffed Ajay Singh Rathore by posing as an officer of the Cyber Crime Branch.
10 lakh transferred by threatening arrest
During this, cyber thugs told Ajay Singh Rathore that if he wanted to avoid arrest, he would have to get his bank account verified. For this, he will have to send 10 lakh rupees. After verification, the amount will be sent back to him. Rathore fell into the trap of cyber thugs and transferred 10 lakh rupees.
Police statement
The police have registered a complaint and started an investigation. The matter is under investigation. The accused will be arrested and taken into custody soon.