Cyber Fraudster Dupes Professor of Rs 20 Lakh Posing as CBI Officer

A cyber fraudster allegedly duped Dalpat Singh Malik, a professor at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana, of Rs 20 lakh by posing as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer. The accused claimed Malik was an accomplice in a human trafficking investigation and staged a "digital arrest" to extort the money. Malik, who shared a joint account with his wife, transferred the amounts to a bank account mentioned by the accused.

Key Takeaways:

Dalpat Singh Malik, a professor at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, was duped of Rs 20 lakh by a cyber fraudster posing as a CBI officer.
The accused claimed Malik was an accomplice in a human trafficking investigation and staged a "digital arrest" to extort the money.
Malik transferred Rs 10 lakh on July 3 and another Rs 10 lakh on July 15 after the accused demanded more money to avoid the "digital arrest".
An FIR was registered against the accused under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 319(2) (cheating by personation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The police are obtaining bank details to trace the accused and suspect multiple mule accounts may have been used in this case.
Malik's wife, who is an advocate, noticed the suspicious transaction and consulted a police officer, leading to the registration of the FIR.
Inspector Satvir Singh of the Cyber Crime police station said the accused manipulated Malik, convinced him through fake official visuals.

Statistics:

Rs 20 lakh: Amount allegedly duped from Dalpat Singh Malik by the cyber fraudster.
Rs 10 lakh: Amount transferred by Malik on July 3.
Rs 10 lakh: Another amount transferred by Malik on July 15.
2: Accounts Malik shared with his wife.
1: Account mentioned by the accused where Malik transferred the amounts.

Sources:

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