Hyderabad: Senior citizen falls into woman caller’s trap, loses Rs 7.11L; case registered
Police said the fraudster first engaged the elderly man with affectionate words, gradually winning his trust
By Newsmeter Network
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Hyderabad: An 81-year-old man lost Rs 7.11 lakh after he allegedly fell prey to the emotional blackmail of a woman impersonator.
Wife approaches police
The victim’s 74-year-old wife complained to the police, stating that her husband had started receiving calls and messages in June from a woman identifying herself as Maya Rajput.
Sweet talk turned into exploitation
Police said the fraudster first engaged the elderly man with affectionate words, gradually winning his trust. Later, she coerced him into transferring money into multiple bank accounts and UPI IDs.
Money siphoned on false pretexts
The fraudster allegedly demanded funds citing various reasons such as medical treatment, release of mortgaged jewellery, property registration charges, and purchase of household goods.
Family bonds targeted
The complainant told police that the accused also manipulated her husband against his family members, leaving him confused and unable to distinguish between right and wrong.
Case registered
Police have booked a case and initiated a probe to track down the fraudster and recover the defrauded amount.
