A 66-year-old woman from Keezhmad in Aluva, Kochi, was defrauded of Rs 3.5 lakh by a man who posed as the superintendent of the Thiruvananthapuram prison. The Aluva police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) based on her complaint.
How the Fraud Unfolded
According to the woman's complaint, the accused introduced himself as a highly influential person and claimed that he could secure a job for her younger son through his connections. He demanded Rs 5 lakh for arranging the position. Believing his promises, she paid him Rs 1 lakh at her residence in May 2023. Subsequently, the accused collected a total of Rs 3.5 lakh in multiple installments.
Complaint and Police Action
When the accused neither returned the money nor arranged the job, the woman filed a complaint. The FIR was registered on Monday. Police officials stated that a detailed investigation has been launched to track down the perpetrator.
Another Cyber Fraud Case in Ernakulam Rural
In a separate incident, the Cyber Crime Police in Ernakulam Rural registered a case where a 66-year-old man was duped of Rs 2.09 lakh by an individual impersonating a State Bank of India (SBI) official. The fraudster called the victim, pretending to be from the bank's customer care center, and tricked him into transferring money from his own account and those of his family members. The alleged fraud occurred in January of this year.
