The Meerut Police have apprehended two suspects involved in a sophisticated scam that defrauded a retired bank employee and his wife of Rs1.73 crore through intimidation and deceit. The accused, identified as Pankaj Vishwakarma and Sukhpreet Singh Bajaj, posed as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and falsely accused the victim of money laundering, exploiting their fear to manipulate their communications.
The fraudulent activities began on September 17 and continued for five days, during which the criminals coerced the couple into transferring funds into accounts controlled by them. The police apprehended the duo in West Delhi, and the investigation has since expanded to explore potential international connections.
Recent police updates revealed that Rs8.74 lakh was withdrawn from ATMs in Dubai, suggesting ties between Bajaj and international operations, which has heightened the focus on investigating global linkages. In response to this case, law enforcement is enhancing its cybercrime prevention strategies in the district, urging vigilance against emerging digital fraud tactics.