Pune senior citizen loses ₹19.8 lakh to cyber fraud posing as officials

An 88-year-old Deccan Gymkhana resident in Pune lost ₹19.8 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as government officers claimed his Aadhaar and PAN were linked to a laundering case.

Pune, October 17, 2025: An 88-year-old resident of Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, became the latest target of cyber fraud after losing ₹19.80 lakh to scammers impersonating government officials.

According to police, the fraudsters contacted the victim on July 9, claiming his Aadhaar and PAN cards were linked to a ₹568 crore money-laundering case. They threatened him with arrest if he refused to cooperate. Out of fear, the senior citizen shared his bank account details. Within hours, the conmen withdrew the entire amount from his account.

The incident came to light when the victim realized the fraud and approached the Deccan Police Station, where a case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act. Police have started tracing the culprits through digital footprints and bank transactions.

Investigators believe the fraudsters used advanced caller-ID spoofing tools to display fake government helpline numbers, making the calls appear authentic.

Police have urged citizens, particularly senior citizens, to remain vigilant against such cyber threats. They advised people to never share personal or financial details over the phone and to immediately verify any government communication through official portals.

Officials emphasized that genuine authorities never seek bank details or demand money during investigations. The Pune Police Cyber Cell continues to track the accused and has appealed to the public to report suspicious calls to the cyber helpline number 1930.

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