Mumbai: A 26-year-old actress from Jogeshwari, identified as Deb Chandima Arun Singharoy, has filed a complaint with Oshiwara Police after being cheated of ₹6.5 lakh in a sophisticated online scam.
The accused, posing as representatives from Airtel’s customer care and the Delhi Police, allegedly tricked her into transferring money under the pretext of verifying her SIM card and investigating suspicious transactions.
Scammers Impersonate Airtel Executives and Police Officers
According to the FIR, the complainant, who has been living in Mumbai for the past five months, received a call on October 13, 2025, around 9:50 a.m. from an unknown number.
The caller claimed to be from Airtel’s customer service and told her that her SIM card would be blocked due to “illegal activities” linked to her number. The call was then “transferred” to another mobile number, where a man pretending to be a police officer appeared on a video call wearing a uniform.
Fake Supreme Court Documents Used to Intimidate Victim
The impostor told the actress that her Aadhaar card verification was required and asked her to sit alone with the ID during the video call. He then sent her multiple fake documents allegedly issued by the Supreme Court, including a forged order showing that her bank accounts were frozen.
He further accused her of being involved in suspicious financial transactions through various bank accounts and demanded that she pay ₹6,50,000 to avoid legal action.
Victim Transfers Money Out of Fear of Arrest
Fearing arrest and passport seizure, the victim transferred ₹6.5 lakh via RTGS from her account to Bank account in the name of Suklal Dhangad. After realizing she had been conned, she checked the number on a caller identification app, which flagged it as a scam.
Police Register Case and Begin Investigation
The victim immediately reported the incident to the Cyber Helpline (1930) and later approached the Oshiwara Police Station, where a formal complaint was registered. Police have initiated an investigation into the fraud and are tracing the individuals behind the fake Delhi Police and Airtel identities.
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