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Crime
Elderly Delhi Woman Defrauded of ₹71 Lakh in Police Impersonation Cyber Scam
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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An elderly resident of Delhi was duped out of ₹71 lakh after scammers posing as police officers used a cyber fraud scheme.
A senior citizen living in Delhi fell victim to a sophisticated cyber scam that left her financially drained of ₹71 lakh. The fraudsters contacted her, claiming to be police officials and warned of a supposed legal issue that required immediate payment.
The impostors used official‑sounding language and even fabricated identification numbers to lend credibility. They directed the woman to transfer the money to a bank account they controlled, promising that the transaction would resolve the alleged case.
Delhi police have registered a complaint and launched an investigation to trace the perpetrators. Officials warned the public to verify any police communication through official channels and cautioned against sharing personal or financial details over unsolicited calls or messages.
The incident underscores the growing menace of cyber‑enabled frauds that exploit the trust placed in law‑enforcement agencies, especially among vulnerable senior citizens.
The impostors used official‑sounding language and even fabricated identification numbers to lend credibility. They directed the woman to transfer the money to a bank account they controlled, promising that the transaction would resolve the alleged case.
Delhi police have registered a complaint and launched an investigation to trace the perpetrators. Officials warned the public to verify any police communication through official channels and cautioned against sharing personal or financial details over unsolicited calls or messages.
The incident underscores the growing menace of cyber‑enabled frauds that exploit the trust placed in law‑enforcement agencies, especially among vulnerable senior citizens.