Bhopal residents lose Rs 7.6 lakh to cyber fraudsters in recent scams

Cyber fraudsters have stolen over Rs 7.6 lakh from residents in Bhopal through a series of recent scams. Victims were tricked into handing over money after receiving deceptive calls from criminals posing as officials. On May 26, Nandkishor Goyal’s phone was hacked, allowing scammers to withdraw Rs 1.70 lakh from his bank account. The incident left him with significant financial losses.

Ravinder Singh was another target, losing Rs 2.96 lakh after fraudsters contacted him under the pretence of updating his father’s insurance policy. The callers convinced him to share sensitive details, leading to the theft.

A retired colonel from Bawadia Kalan was also cheated out of Rs 1.96 lakh by criminals impersonating electricity department officials. The scammers demanded immediate payment, pressuring him into transferring the money.

Sonu Pandit fell victim to a similar scheme when he received a threatening call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Fearing legal trouble, he transferred Rs 1 lakh to the fraudsters. The cases highlight a growing trend of financial fraud in Bhopal, with criminals using impersonation and intimidation to steal money. Authorities have yet to confirm if any arrests have been made in connection with the scams.