A 67-year-old woman from Basheerbagh, along with her daughters, fell victim to a scam where fraudsters posed as officials from national agencies, subjecting them to 24-hour digital surveillance for 17 days. The fraudsters, who initially contacted the woman, claimed her Aadhaar-linked phone was involved in criminal activities. They manipulated the family with fake documents and fabricated scenarios, forcing them to transfer a massive ₹5.5 crore. The victims were told the money was for verifying financial transactions. It wasn’t until December 8, when the woman sought assistance from the CBI, that they realized they were deceived.
After confirming the documents were counterfeit, the family reported the fraud to the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), who filed a case under the IT Act. Investigations are underway to trace the culprits, who are believed to be part of an organized group using false identities. The authorities are focusing on tracing the money trail to bring the scammers to justice.
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