Cyber Fraud in Gurugram: Man Duped of ₹2.38 Lakhs

Gurugram, Haryana (Sarhind Times) – August 6, 2024

A distressing incident of cyber fraud has surfaced in Gurugram, where a man was duped of ₹2.38 lakhs. The Gurugram police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.

According to the complaint lodged with the police, the victim’s ordeal began on July 30 when his Vodafone mobile number was suddenly deactivated. The next day, he visited a Vodafone store and had his SIM reactivated, only for it to be deactivated again on August 1. Upon visiting the store again to reactivate the SIM, the victim realized that his ICICI Bank account was compromised.

The fraudsters had used the deactivation periods to gain unauthorized access to his bank account. They managed to change the registered mobile number linked to the bank account using his Aadhaar details. Upon checking his account, the victim discovered that a total of ₹2.38 lakhs had been withdrawn between July 30 and August 1.

The victim, deeply troubled by the incident, reported the matter to both the bank and the police. “I feel completely helpless. Despite taking immediate action to reactivate my SIM, the fraudsters managed to siphon off my hard-earned money,” he lamented.

The police are investigating the case, looking into how the fraudsters managed to obtain the victim’s Aadhaar details and bypass security protocols. “We have registered a case and are pursuing all leads. Cyber fraud is a serious issue, and we are committed to bringing the culprits to justice,” a police official said.

This incident highlights the growing concern of cyber fraud in the digital age. Authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately to prevent such occurrences.