Pinjore retiree reportedly loses ₹7 lakh to fake police scam

Reports say a retiree in Pinjore was defrauded of ₹7 lakh by people posing as police. Hindustan Times describes the victim as an ITBP sub-inspector. A separate item reports a different Nashik case with ₹71 lakh lost.

Timeline

1. 22 Oct, 11:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 22 Oct, 11:40 UTCTimes of India covers Pinjore fake cops scam
3. 22 Oct, 11:40 UTCHindustan Times reports ITBP officer lost ₹7 lakh

Top sources

• itbpGoogle Trends
• Retired Nashik cop placed under digital arrest, loses Rs 71 lakh in fake terrorism caseThe Indian Express
• Panchkula: ITBP sub-inspector loses ₹7 lakh to cyber fraudsters | Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
• Nashik Retired Policeman Loses Rs 71 Lakh in 20-Day Digital Arrest ScamNews Mobile
• Retired Belagavi Officer Cheated Of Rs 42.40 Lakh In Digital Arrest FraudNews Mobile