Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur (MS)
Puttur, Mar 30: Dr Chidambar Adiga (69), a resident of Bolvaru, Kasaba village in the taluk, fell victim to online fraudsters who fleeced him for Rs 16.5 lac.
According to the details outlined in the complaint filed by the victim, he received a call from an unknown individual on the morning of March 28. The caller claimed to be a police officer from Delhi and informed Dr Adiga that there was a case registered against him in Delhi related to narcotics, illegal money hoarding, and human trafficking, with an active arrest warrant issued against him.
The caller instructed Dr Adiga to appear at the CBI court in Delhi, suggesting that if he couldn't attend in person, the case could be handled online. Furthermore, the caller directed Dr Adiga to transfer the money to a specified bank account, assuring him that the funds would be returned once the case concluded. Additionally, the caller threatened Dr Adiga with arrest by the Delhi police if he failed to comply with the instructions.
To add legitimacy to the threat, the caller sent documents via WhatsApp to Dr Adiga, which displayed his name. Fearing legal repercussions, Dr Adiga transferred Rs 16.5 lac through RTGS to the provided bank account.
Shortly thereafter, the caller demanded more money, raising suspicions for Dr Adiga, who subsequently approached the Puttur city police station to report the incident. A case has been filed in this regard.