Virtual Con Artists Execute High-Profile Cyber Heist in Faridabad

A group of cyber thugs impersonating enforcement officials defrauded a 68-year-old Faridabad man of Rs 81 lakh. Alleging involvement in money laundering and trafficking, they 'digitally arrested' him for five days, extracting payments via threats. Police have filed an FIR and are investigating the case.

In a startling case of cybercrime, a group of con artists masquerading as enforcement officials duped a 68-year-old resident of Faridabad out of Rs 81 lakh. The incident unfolded when the fraudsters, posing as police and CBI officials, informed the victim, Vishnupad Chatterjee, of his supposed involvement in illegal activities, leading to a 'digital arrest.'

The impostors coerced Chatterjee through continuous video calls over five days, threatening legal action unless he transferred substantial sums. On October 16, they demanded Rs 51 lakh, followed by another request of Rs 30 lakh on October 17. The victim, maintained under digital surveillance, found himself compelled to comply, facilitating the transactions via RTGS.

Persistently harassed, Chatterjee eventually reported the crime to the cybercrime helpline. An FIR has been filed, and police officials at Ballabgarh station are actively probing the incident, promising swift apprehension of the culprits involved in this sophisticated cyber heist.

(With inputs from agencies.)