Chandigarh Rocked by Two Major Fraud Cases: 95 Lakh Cyber Scam & 10 Lakh Investment Fraud!
The Voice of Chandigarh News:
The Chandigarh Police have registered two separate cases of financial fraud, involving large sums of money, at different police stations in the city.
₹10 Lakh Investment Fraud Case
An FIR No. 34 under Sections 406, 420 IPC has been lodged at Sector 34 Police Station following a complaint by Col. Manjit Singh (Retd.), a resident of Sector 46/D, Chandigarh. The complainant alleges that the accused, Neeraj Bhanot of Sector 46/C, Chandigarh, duped him of ₹10 lakh by promising high returns on an investment. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
₹95 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
In another alarming case, an FIR No. 06 under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) of BNS has been registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station. A woman from Sector 47/C, Chandigarh, filed a complaint stating that she was cheated out of ₹95 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI and RBI officials.
According to the complaint, the fraud began on January 15, 2025, when she received a WhatsApp call from an unknown number. The caller falsely claimed that her husband was involved in a money laundering case and had been detained by the CBI. The fraudsters manipulated the woman by stating that her husband’s Aadhaar card had been linked to a financial crime, prompting her to provide sensitive banking details. Under this false pretense, multiple unauthorized transactions were carried out, leading to a massive loss of ₹95 lakh.
The scammers allegedly identified themselves as a “CBI Director” and an “RBI Director,” using fake credentials to gain her trust. Following their instructions, she transferred large sums of money from her accounts before realizing it was a fraud.
Investigations in Progress
Police officials have assured that investigations into both cases are actively underway. Authorities are analyzing bank transaction details, digital footprints, and call records to track down the perpetrators.
Residents are advised to remain cautious and avoid sharing personal or banking information over phone calls or online platforms, especially when contacted by unknown individuals claiming to be from law enforcement or financial institutions.
For any suspicious calls or financial fraud attempts, citizens are encouraged to report immediately to the Cyber Crime Helpline (1930) or the nearest police station.
