Bhuj, Kutch: In a shocking cybercrime incident, a 71-year-old NRI from Kera village was duped of ₹1.11 crore after being kept under 'Digital Arrest' for nine consecutive days. The scammers, posing as CBI and Mumbai Police officers, exploited the victim’s fear to siphon off his life savings.
How the Scam Unfolded
Manji Ramji Patel, who lives in London and visits his hometown Kera every December, received a call on December 29. The caller, posing as a telecom official, claimed his SIM card was involved in illegal activities and diverted the call to fake 'Colaba Police' officers.
Modus Operandi: Fear and Intimidation
- The Trap: Scammers made WhatsApp video calls wearing fake uniforms, claiming an ATM card in the victim's name was found at a criminal's house.
- Fake Documents: To increase pressure, they sent forged orders from TRAI, CBI, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
- 9 Days of Captivity: The victim was placed under 'Digital Arrest' from Dec 29 to Jan 7, where he was forced to keep his camera on and forbidden from talking to anyone.
The Financial Loss
Under extreme fear, the elderly victim transferred funds from his fixed deposits and bank accounts in installments of ₹50 lakh, ₹27 lakh, ₹16 lakh, and ₹18 lakh between January 6th and 8th. The total amount reached a staggering ₹1,11,41,000.
The fraud came to light when the victim finally shared the ordeal with his nephew, who realized it was a scam. Bhuj Cyber Cell PI L.P. Bodana has registered a case under the IT Act and started an investigation.
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