Bengaluru senior citizen loses Rs 1.94 Crore in WhatsApp video call scam: Here’s what happened

A senior citizen in Bengaluru fell victim to a cyber fraud, losing Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit. The scam unfolded over a week, starting with a WhatsApp video call on November 30th.
The victim received a video call from an unknown number. The caller, posing as a Mumbai Crime Branch officer, displayed a background resembling a police station, lending credibility to their claims. The fraudsters then accused the victim of involvement in a money laundering case linked to Indian businessman Naresh Goyal.
Employing fear tactics, the scammers placed victim under a fabricated “digital arrest.” They threatened him with legal repercussions and strictly prohibited him from discussing the situation with anyone, effectively isolating him from potential help.