Bhopal residents lose Rs 7.6 lakh in a wave of cyber fraud scams

Cyber criminals have stolen over Rs 7.6 lakh from residents in Bhopal across multiple fraud cases. Scammers used different tactics, from fake insurance updates to impersonating officials, to trick their victims.

Ravinder Singh lost Rs 2.96 lakh after receiving a call about updating his father’s insurance policy. The fraudsters convinced him to share sensitive details, leading to the theft.

Sonu Pandit was allegedly cheated of Rs 1 lakh by someone pretending to be a police officer. The scammer demanded money under false pretences, leaving Pandit out of pocket. Nandkishor Goyal’s phone was hacked on May 26, and Rs 1.70 lakh was withdrawn from his bank account. The breach allowed criminals to access his funds without authorisation. A retired colonel from Bawadia Kalan was tricked out of Rs 1.96 lakh by scammers posing as electricity department officials. The fraudsters claimed he had unpaid bills and pressured him into transferring the money.

The incidents highlight a growing trend of cyber fraud in Bhopal. Authorities have yet to confirm whether any arrests have been made in connection with the cases. Victims have been advised to report such crimes immediately to prevent further losses.