Lucknow: Cybercriminals allegedly placed a retired transport department assistant regional manager (ARM) under ‘digital arrest’ and duped him of ₹14 lakh by claiming that his Aadhaar-linked SIM and bank account had been used for money laundering and that his name had surfaced in a Pulwama terror case.
Fraudsters Impersonate Officials to Threaten Victim
Fraudsters have been accused of posing as police, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) agents, and senior government officials to intimidate Baikunth Nath Mishra of Rajajipuram through video calls. They allegedly monitored him continuously, threatening him with arrest to coerce compliance.
In response to the situation, cyber police inspector Alok Rao confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed, and an investigation into the financial transactions linked to the case is currently underway.
To make the threat appear genuine, the fraudsters allegedly sent him forged Supreme Court documents and a fake arrest warrant over WhatsApp . They also warned him that informing his family could jeopardise his children’s future.
Threats Linked to Money Laundering and Terrorism Investigation
In a recent development, an individual named Mishra was reportedly threatened by accused individuals who claimed that a SIM card had been registered in Mumbai using his Aadhaar details. They alleged that a bank account associated with this number was involved in money laundering activities. The situation escalated when the accused further warned Mishra that his name had surfaced during an investigation related to a terrorist linked to the Pulwama attack.