🧑‍💻Kolkata Cyber Heist: ₹1.1 Crore Scam &  Two Arrested          —  The Inside Story

📌 Introduction:

  Two people were arrested in Kolkata for cheating people and stealing ₹1.1 crore. They  called people pretending to be police officers and scared them into sending money. Most of the victims were elderly. In this blog, we’ll explain the full story step  by step and share tips to stay safe from such scams.

                       

  🔍 Full Case Story

🔹 Step 1: Victims Chosen

• A senior citizen named Shambhu Nath Choudhury lost ₹1 crore.

• Another woman named Jharna Basak lost ₹9 lakh.

• The scammers mostly targeted elderly people who were easy to fool.

       

 

🔹 Step 2: Fake Police Calls

• The scammers pretended to be from the police or government.

• They told the victims they were in serious trouble or legal cases.

• They said if money wasn’t paid, the victims would be arrested.

                                                

🔹 Step 3: Fear and Pressure

• The scammers told the victims not to tell anyone.

• They made repeated scary calls to keep them under control.

• The victims got scared and believed the fake story.

                                

                  

🔹 Step 4: Victims Sent the Money

• One person sent ₹1 crore through UPI and bank transfer.

• Another was tricked with an OTP and lost ₹9 lakh.

• Some people also lost money through a fake trading app (₹4.4 lakh).

   

🔹 Step 5: Police Arrest the Scammers

• Police arrested Nirmal Vijay from Nagerbazar.

• They also caught Vikas Kumar Nishad in Jharkhand.

• Police found phones, documents, and other proof from them.

                            

⚠️ How the Scam Worked

• Fake identity: They acted like police officers

• Scared people with false charges

• Took money using online payment apps and OTPs

• Kept victims alone and under pressure

✅ Cyber Safety Tips

• Never share your OTP or bank details with anyone on call

• Don’t believe any caller who says they are from police or crime branch

• If you get such a call, hang up and call 1930 to report

• Teach your family, especially parents and grandparents, about these scams

                  

🧾 Conclusion:

This case shows that cyber scams are not just about hacking—they play with your emotions too. People can lose all their savings if they believe such fake calls. So stay alert, never trust unknown callers, and report anything suspicious quickly.

     

 “Stay Alert, Stay Safe — Don’t Fall for Fake Calls! Protect Your Money, Protect Your Family. Think Before You Transfer — Stop Cyber Scams! Don’t Share OTP, Don’t Share Trouble! Report Scams Early, Save Yourself from Loss. Be Smart, Stay Secure — Say No to Cyber Fraud.”

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