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'Hong Kong Account' With ₹64 Crore: Fake CBI Officer Dupes Ghatkopar Senior Citizen Of ₹7.7 Lakh
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· September 13, 2026
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Key points The victim's loss was reported to be substantial, with the scammers making off with nearly eight lakh rupees. The victim was told a man had been arrested for using his identity to open the account.
A senior citizen was targeted by cybercriminals posing as officials. They falsely claimed a large sum of money had been deposited into a bank account. The victim was told a man had been arrested for using his identity to open the account. The scammers threatened the victim with arrest and demanded money. The victim lost a significant amount of money to the scammers.
Further details are available from the source. The incident involved a complex scam with multiple false claims.
The victim's loss was reported to be substantial, with the scammers making off with nearly eight lakh rupees.
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Published: September 13, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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