Marine Lines woman duped of ₹7.72cr in online scam
An 83-year-old woman from Marine Lines, Mumbai, was tricked out of ₹7.72 crore by someone pretending to be a police officer.
The scammer claimed she was linked to money laundering through fake bank accounts set up with her Aadhaar and PAN details—without her knowledge.
Over more than a month, starting July 4, she was pressured into transferring huge sums before authorities noticed suspicious transactions and intervened, eventually convincing her to file a complaint.
Police are now investigating the case under multiple criminal sections
The fraudster threatened her with arrest if she didn't cooperate, pushing her to send money to several accounts—including some overseas—and even sent forged documents to appear legit.
When promised repayments never came and extra charges kept popping up, she grew suspicious.
Central agencies noticed odd transactions and tipped off the Mumbai Crime Branch, who then convinced her to file a formal complaint on August 12, 2025.
Police are now investigating the case under multiple criminal sections and are working to find those responsible and recover the stolen funds.
This incident is another reminder of how impersonation scams are getting more common—even targeting seniors at home.