A charge has been filed at the CEN police station regarding an instance of defrauding wherein an individual posing as a cybercrime branch official deceived a man out of Rs 35 lac.
The victim got a call at home on September 24 from someone posing as Kartik Sharma from the Mumbai DHL courier service.
The caller stated, “A parcel containing illegal narcotics has arrived under your name, intended for shipment to Taiwan, and has been confiscated by the Mumbai cybercrime branch.” He then provided a number, 9957376759, for the victim to call and speak with cybercrime officers.
When the victim called the number, the person on the other end introduced himself as Pranesh Gupta, an officer of the cybercrime branch. During a video call, he warned the victim, “Your name has appeared in an international drug case, and we will arrest you. We will let go of the case if you pay money.”
Fearing for his life, the victim deposited Rs 35 lakhs into the fake account. After realizing he had been duped, the victim reported the incident to the CEN police.
Do Follow: CIO News LinkedIn Account | CIO News Facebook | CIO News Youtube | CIO News Twitter
About us:
CIO News is the premier platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, updates, and insights from the CIO industry. As a trusted source in the technology and IT sector, we provide a comprehensive resource for executives and professionals seeking to stay informed and ahead of the curve. With a focus on cutting-edge developments and trends, CIO News serves as your go-to destination for staying abreast of the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and IT. Founded in June 2020, CIO News has rapidly evolved with ambitious growth plans to expand globally, targeting markets in the Middle East & Africa, ASEAN, USA, and the UK.
CIO News is a proprietary of Mercadeo Multiventures Pvt Ltd.
