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Crime
Maharashtra Cyber Cell Rescues Delhi Woman from Rs 3 Crore Scam Targeting Two Elderly Victims
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Maharashtra cyber crime unit stepped in to protect a Delhi resident from a Rs 3 crore fraud that involved two senior citizens.
The cyber crime division of Maharashtra intervened after a Delhi woman reported being entangled in a large-scale fraud estimated at Rs 3 crore. Investigators traced the scheme, which had already duped two elderly individuals, and coordinated with local authorities to secure the victim's safety.
According to the cyber cell, the operation involved tracking digital footprints and freezing the fraudulent channels used to siphon money. The prompt action prevented further loss and enabled the authorities to recover a portion of the funds.
The incident underscores the growing sophistication of financial scams targeting senior citizens and highlights the role of state cyber units in cross‑regional investigations. Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online transactions promptly.
The rescued woman, a resident of Delhi, is now cooperating with investigators as they continue to identify the perpetrators behind the multi‑crore fraud.
According to the cyber cell, the operation involved tracking digital footprints and freezing the fraudulent channels used to siphon money. The prompt action prevented further loss and enabled the authorities to recover a portion of the funds.
The incident underscores the growing sophistication of financial scams targeting senior citizens and highlights the role of state cyber units in cross‑regional investigations. Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online transactions promptly.
The rescued woman, a resident of Delhi, is now cooperating with investigators as they continue to identify the perpetrators behind the multi‑crore fraud.