Bhopal residents lose ₹7.6 lakh in a wave of cyber fraud scams

Cyber criminals have stolen over ₹7.6 lakh from residents of Bhopal in a series of separate scams. The victims, including a retired colonel and a businessman, were tricked through fake calls and online fraud.

In one incident, a retired colonel from Bawadia Kalan lost ₹1.96 lakh after scammers posed as electricity department officials. They convinced him to transfer money under false pretences.

Ravinder Singh, another victim, was cheated out of ₹2.96 lakh when fraudsters contacted him about updating his father’s insurance policy. The callers manipulated him into sharing financial details. Sonu Pandit reported losing ₹1 lakh after receiving a threatening call from someone claiming to be a police officer. He filed a complaint on the cyber crime portal, leading to a case being registered at Bag Sewania Police Station. Meanwhile, Nandkishor Goyal’s phone was hacked on May 26. Fraudsters then withdrew ₹1.70 lakh from his bank account without his knowledge.

The incidents highlight a growing trend of cyber fraud in Bhopal. Authorities are investigating the cases, but residents are urged to remain cautious when sharing personal or financial information over the phone or online.