Navi Mumbai builder loses Rs 60 lakhs in online trap; Here's what happened

A builder from Navi Mumbai fell victim to a cyber fraudster who, posing as the builder, deceived the office into transferring Rs 60.6 lakh, as per the police on Sunday. Following the complaint, the police registered a case on Saturday, citing sections 406, 419, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code along with provisions of the Information Technology Act.

According to the complainant, the fraudulent incident occurred on March 6 when the impersonator, during a phone call, acquired the accountant's number and sent a misleading message via WhatsApp.

The unidentified accused, posing as the builder, sent the accountant bank details for an online transaction and asked him to transfer Rs 60.6 lakh, he said.


The accountant transferred the money without verifying the instructions with the builder in person, the official said.

The cyber police station is probing into the case, and no arrest has been made so far, he said.

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