How retiree in Bengaluru lost all savings to fake ‘judge’ in shocking virtual courtroom scam

A 76-year-old retired private employee in Bengaluru was defrauded of ₹33.7 lakh after cybercriminals created a fake virtual courtroom. The fraudsters even posed as a magistrate to make the scam appear legitimate.

The victim, identified as Bhaskar Rao (name changed), said he was completely convinced by the digital set-up and did not suspect anything until he discussed the incident with his family after the video call ended.