Welcome to CybercrimesDaily, in this article we will tell you how, Hyderabad Senior Loses 53 Lakh. A 77-year-old retired man from Hyderabad was duped of 53 lakh by cyber criminals impersonating police. Learn how this incident was committed by cyber criminals and how to protect yourself from this type of cyber crime in this article.
Hyderabad Senior Loses 53 Lakh
A 77-year-old retired employee from Hyderabad was a victim of a tragic incident of cyber crime. The fraudster impersonated a senior officer of Delhi Police and duped the retired employee of ₹53 lakh.
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How The Scam Worked
On June 18, 2025, a cybercriminal named DCP Rajeev Kumar of Delhi Police made a video call to the victim and he was dressed in a police uniform.
The cybercriminal told the victim that the victim was involved in a money laundering case and that his bank account would be frozen unless he could prove the legitimacy of his funds.
Not only had that, to create credibility, the fraudsters also sent fake documents through WhatsApp, which included:
- A fake Supreme Court order
- A fake RBI verification letter
- A fake law enforcement inspection notice
Financial Trap
Fearing arrest, the victim transferred Rs 53 lakh to four bank accounts given by the cybercriminals between June 19 and 26. The cybercriminals promised that the money would be returned once the verification was complete.
But after the money was transferred, the cybercriminals stopped communicating.
When he realizing that he had been scammed, the victim filed a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and an investigation was launched.
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Lessons and Safety Tips
To avoid falling victim to this type of scam:
Never trust calls from law enforcement agencies without verifying their authenticity.
Verify your identity on the official website before taking any action.
Do not transfer any money for verification or legal clearance
In case of doubt, immediately file a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Portal www.cubercrime.gov.in or call the National Cyber Crime Helpline number 1930.
What is digital arrest?
Digital arrest is a type of online scam where fraudsters impersonate Police Officer or government officials.
How to overcome a digital arrest?
Awareness, knowing the red flags can overcome Digital Arrest.
How do I complain about digital arrest?
You Can complain to National Cybercrime Portal www.cybercrime.gov.in OR Helpline number 1930.
What is a cyber crime?
Cybercrime is criminal activity that targets a computer, computer network or networked device.
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