TV Actress in Mumbai Duped by Fake Police Officer in Cyber Scam Worth ₹6.5 Lakh

A shocking case of cybercrime has emerged from Mumbai, where a 26-year-old television actress lost ₹6.5 lakh after falling prey to a sophisticated online scam. The fraudsters, pretending to be officials from the Delhi Police’s cyber department, tricked the actress through a video call by claiming she was involved in financial crimes. The con artists even showed fake legal documents to make the deception look real. The incident occurred earlier this week, and the actress has filed an FIR with the Oshiwara Police, who have launched an investigation.

According to The Free Press Journal, the ordeal started when the actress received a call from a person claiming to represent a mobile service provider. The caller alleged that her phone number was linked to illegal banking transactions and would be deactivated soon. Moments later, another man called her via video, introducing himself as an officer from the Delhi Police Cyber Cell.

To make the situation appear genuine, the fake officer showed his “official ID card” on video and told the actress that she was under digital arrest. He warned her not to disconnect the call and demanded full cooperation during a so-called “verification process.”

During the nearly seven-hour ordeal, the impostor ordered the actress to sit alone, display her Aadhaar card on video, and answer several questions. He accused her of being involved in money laundering and said her passport and bank accounts had been frozen.

To intensify the pressure, the fraudster displayed fake Supreme Court documents and legal notices on screen, claiming that she could face immediate arrest unless she verified her credentials by paying a “temporary security amount.”

Terrified and confused, the actress was told she needed to deposit ₹6.5 lakh into a specific bank account for verification purposes. The fake officer promised that the amount would be refunded once her name was cleared.

Out of fear of arrest and damage to her reputation, she followed the instructions and transferred the money. However, once the video call ended, suspicion began to grow. She checked the caller ID on Truecaller and discovered it was marked as “fraudulent.” Realizing she had been duped, she immediately approached the Oshiwara Police Station to report the scam.

Oshiwara Police have confirmed the incident and begun tracking the digital footprints of the accused. Officials are analyzing bank transaction details and digital communication records to trace the fraudsters. The case highlights a growing trend of scammers impersonating law enforcement officers to exploit fear and extract money from victims.

A senior officer from the Mumbai Police cyber unit advised the public to stay alert and never share personal information or money based on suspicious calls or video calls. “Neither banks nor the police ever ask for payments over the phone. If you receive such calls, disconnect immediately and contact your local police station,” the officer warned.

Experts say such scams are becoming increasingly common, with criminals using advanced tactics like video deepfakes, spoofed caller IDs, and forged documents to deceive even educated individuals. Cybersecurity specialists are urging people to verify any law enforcement communication directly through official channels before responding.

The actress’s case serves as a reminder that cybercriminals often use psychological manipulation — such as fear and authority — to control their victims. Police have urged citizens to report such scams promptly to help prevent others from falling victim to similar frauds.

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