Fake Spy Case Scam: Fraudsters Posing as ATS, Jammu and Kashmir Police Officials Extort INR 22.4 Lakh From Elderly Woman After Accusing Her of Being ‘Pakistan Spy’ in Mumbai; Case Registered

Cyber fraudsters posing as ATS and Jammu and Kashmir Police officials have reportedly extorted INR 22.4 lakh from a 64-year-old woman in Mumbai by falsely accusing her of being a "Pakistan spy". The conmen threatened the senior citizen with arrest and legal action, coercing her into transferring INR 22.4 lakh to avoid prosecution. Upon learning about the incident, the South Cyber Police promptly registered a case and began an investigation into the matter. Authorities are working to track down the fraudsters involved in this elaborate fake spy scam. What Is an Online Share Trading Scam? As Mumbai Man Loses INR 3.63 Crore in 15-Day Fraud, Know How To Protect Yourself.

Fake Spy Case Scam in Mumbai:

Cyber fraudsters posed as ATS and J&K Police officials and falsely accused a 64-year-old Mumbai woman of spying for Pakistan. They threatened her with jail and a fine, extorting ₹22.4 lakh. The South Cyber Police has registered a case and launched an investigation: Mumbai Police pic.twitter.com/iDCrfNVLgJ

— IANS (@ians_india) June 18, 2025

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