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Retired I-T officer loses Rs 8.5L to fake NIA officers in Mumbai
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ahmed Ali , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· September 15, 2026
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Key points The victim lost a significant amount of money, totaling Rs 8. A retired income tax officer was targeted by fraudsters posing as NIA officers.
A retired income tax officer was targeted by fraudsters posing as NIA officers. The victim lost a significant amount of money, totaling Rs 8.5 lakh.
The scammers successfully deceived the retired officer, resulting in substantial financial loss. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The incident involved fake NIA officers, but additional information about the circumstances surrounding the fraud is not provided here.
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Published: September 15, 2026 ·
Source: Times of India — Mumbai ·
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