In a shocking incident, a senior Infosys employee from Bengaluru fell prey to scamsters and lost Rs. 3.7 crore to miscreants who posed themselves as officials from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Mumbai police. The victim registered a case in Whitefield police station on November 25, reported The Times of India.
Bengaluru IT employee loses ₹3.7 crore to scamsters posing as CBI officials
According to the report, the victim received a phone call from an unknown person on November 21 and the caller told him that a case was registered against him for money laundering in Mumbai’s Vakola police station. The caller then threatened him that multiple cases were filed against him using his Aadhaar details and asked him to come to Mumbai for investigation.
The caller kept calling the victim for the next few days and said that he can help him ‘settle’ the case. The caller then said that he is transferring the call to a senior officer and asked the victim to speak to him. The person who dressed himself as a senior police officer video called the victim and spoke from a set-up which looked like a police station with cops around. He then asked to transfer money to multiple accounts to settle the case without any formalities and arrests.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
The victim who fell in the trap has reportedly transferred ₹3.7 crore to multiple accounts and after the money was transferred, the callers did not get back. Bengaluru police filed cases under IPC sections 419 and 420 and a probe has been launched.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
The victim who fell in the trap has reportedly transferred ₹3.7 crore to multiple accounts and after the money was transferred, the callers did not get back. Bengaluru police filed cases under IPC sections 419 and 420 and a probe has been launched.
{{/usCountry}}
Later the case was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as a hefty amount involved in the crime. The Bengaluru police urged the residents to stay cautious about such crimes and not panic by fake threats.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.
Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.
Home/Cities/Bengaluru News/Bengaluru IT employee loses ₹3.7 crore to scamsters posing as CBI officials
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
