Gwalior BSF Officer Duped in Massive Cyber Fraud, Loses Rs 71 Lakh
GWALIOR, Madhya Pradesh – In what has been described as the largest cyber fraud case in Gwalior’s history, a Border Security Force (BSF) officer fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing a staggering Rs 71 lakh to cybercriminals. The distressing saga began with a WhatsApp call from the perpetrators posing as investigators in a money-laundering case, instilling a sense of fear and manipulation in the officer.
The scammers claimed that the officer’s phone was under surveillance and threatened dire consequences if he disclosed the situation to anyone. Isolated in Gwalior, he felt compelled to comply with their sinister demands, leading him to make around 34 transactions over the course of the month, which included selling his property to fund the growing payments.
The fraud came to light only when the officer’s son noticed suspicious activity on his father’s accounts and urged him to report the incident to local authorities. The Gwalior Superintendent of Police (SP), Dharamveer Singh, confirmed that an extensive investigation is now underway. The officer detailed his ordeal, revealing that the scammers had used fear tactics, even claiming their actions were part of official campaigns.
As authorities work diligently to trace the transactions and unveil the network behind this elaborate scam, SP Singh appealed for heightened vigilance against cyber fraud, especially among individuals in sensitive professions like the BSF.
This alarming incident highlights the pressing need for cyber awareness and proactive measures to protect against the growing threat of digital crime. With investigations ongoing, the community remains on alert as officials work to bring those responsible to justice.