Punjab, January 17 – An 80-year-old retired college principal from Rajguru Nagar fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing ₹47.30 lakh. The fraudsters allegedly kept her under “digital surveillance” for five days, claiming she was involved in money laundering.
The victim, Sushila Verma, reported that the ordeal began on January 7 when she received a call from an unidentified person posing as a CBI officer. The caller accused her of using a Mumbai-based bank account to launder money associated with a private airline. To reinforce the claim, the fraudsters sent her fabricated arrest warrants and instructed her not to discuss the matter with anyone.
Verma stated that the scammers even made video calls that appeared to originate from a CBI office, convincing her of their authenticity. They pressured her into transferring the money in multiple transactions, claiming it was required for a forensic examination of her accounts.
The fraudsters assured Verma that the amount would be refunded within 72 hours. During this time, she was kept under constant digital surveillance through video calls. It was only after realising she had been scammed that she approached the police to file a complaint.
Authorities are investigating the case, urging citizens to remain cautious and verify such claims to avoid falling victim to similar frauds.
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