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Hyderabad man loses Rs. 9.5 lakh to fake Delhi Cyber Crime police
A 40-year-old man in Hyderabad, Battula Mallikarjuna Reddy, lost Rs 9.5 lakh to cybercriminals who impersonated Delhi Cyber Crime Police and the CBI. The scammers initially contacted him through an automated call, claiming his SIM card was about to be deactivated due to multiple numbers linked to his Aadhaar. They then contacted him via WhatsApp video call, posing as police officers and CBI agents, and threatened him with legal consequences if he didn't cooperate with their 'investigation' into his alleged involvement in human trafficking and money laundering. They coerced him into sharing his bank details and transferring Rs 9.5 lakh to a 'secure RBI investigation account,' promising a refund within 12-24 hours. After the transfer, Reddy realized he had been scammed and filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime police.06:17 PM Feb 10, 2025 IST