Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Nov 13: A shocking case of cyber fraud has surfaced where an individual, Dhanush, was scammed out of Rs 20 lac. On the evening of November 7, around 4:52 PM, Dhanush received a call from an unknown individual claiming to be ‘Akash Verma’ from a courier service. The caller informed Dhanush that a parcel in his name, containing items such as 2 kg of cloth, four expired passports, four debit cards, a laptop, and 420 grams of MDMA drugs, was being held by the NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) in Mumbai.
Additionally, the caller claimed the parcel was intended for a person named Arman Ali and instructed Dhanush to participate in a Skype video call for police clearance.
During the call, the fraudster allegedly requested Dhanush’s Aadhaar card and bank statement as part of a verification process and gained unauthorized access to Dhanush’s ICICI bank account via the iMobile app. The fraudster then instructed Dhanush to transfer a sum of Rs 20 lac under the guise of completing the verification process. Following these instructions, Dhanush transferred the amount, subsequently realizing he had fallen victim to a scam.
A case has been registered at Malpe police station.