Cyber fraudsters cheated an elderly couple for Rs 2.4 crore after being placed in “Digital Arrest” in Kanhagad in Kasargod district in Kerala. The police gave this information on Thursday. In ‘Digital Arrest’, cyber criminals become fake government officials and intimidate people through video calls and charge a large amount from them. According to police, the victim is a 69 -year -old retired teacher and his 72 -year -old wife, a retired government homeopathy doctor. The couple lives alone in a rented house in Kanhagad.
Retired teacher told the full story
The retired teacher said, “On the morning of August 10, my wife received a call from an international number. When I picked up the phone, a person speaking in Hindi claimed that he is from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). He said that my wife is involved in a case of money laundering being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and an agency official would soon contact them. ”He said that a few minutes later, the couple received a WhatsApp video call. He said, “There was a man wearing a police uniform on the screen who asked us to remain calm.” Soon a translator joined the call and started translating from Hindi into Malayalam.
Fraudsters showed fake Aadhaar card
He claimed that my wife’s identity card and bank details were recovered during a raid at the residence of former Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal. As evidence he also showed an ATM card, although the details were not clear. He alleged that there was a financial transaction between Goyal and my wife. “The retired teacher said that when they refused to have an account in the bank shown, the fraudsters showed a fake Aadhaar card of his name.
Online hearing through video call
He said, “He ordered us to stay in front of the mobile phone while keeping the video call running all the time. We also had to get permission from the person seen on the screen for basic needs. My wife also had to get permission to go to the doctor. ”He said on August 12, the fraudsters said that their case would be heard online in Mumbai CBI court.
2.4 million lime
He said, “Showed us a court room, where a judge and lawyer were present. When the judge came in, we were instructed to stand up. Our names were called and some discussions took place, but we could not understand what was being said. “Later, he was told that his bank accounts need to be” verified “. He said that between 19 and 21 August, the couple transferred Rs 2.4 crore to four transactions as per instructions. Kasargod Cyber Police registered a case under Sections 316 (4) of the Indian Justice Code and Section 66 (D) of the Information Technology Act on 22 August.
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