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Dr. Dalpat Singh, a professor at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) in Ludhiana, fell victim to cyber fraudsters. The perpetrators, posing as CBI and IPS officers, intimidated him through video calls and kept him under “digital arrest” for 14 days, accusing him of involvement in a human trafficking case.
During this period, they extorted approximately ₹20 lakh from him. On July 2, Dr. Singh received a phone call from someone claiming to be a CBI officer. Through a video call, the fraudsters showed fake identification and case-related documents to scare him.
They claimed he was implicated in a human trafficking case and demanded immediate payment to avoid arrest. Frightened, Dr. Singh transferred ₹10 lakh via RTGS from a joint account with his wife and later paid additional sums to the fraudsters.
The Cyber Cell police station is investigating the case. SHO Satvir Singh stated that a case has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits. The police are confident of making arrests soon.
Another Call on July 15 from a Fake IPS Officer
On July 15, Dr. Singh received another video call from a person posing as an IPS officer, demanding an additional ₹10 lakh. This time, the professor took a loan from Bank of Baroda to transfer the amount to the fraudsters’ account. The victim revealed to the police that he was under “digital arrest” from July 2 to July 15. During this time, he continued teaching students online to avoid raising suspicion. The fraudsters threatened to jail him if he shared the matter with anyone.
Case Uncovered After SMS Alert
The fraud came to light when Dr. Singh’s wife received an SMS alert about a transaction from their joint account. She immediately discussed it with her husband, uncovering the entire ordeal. The couple then approached the Cyber Cell police station and filed a complaint. The police have registered a case and initiated a technical investigation to identify the cyber fraudsters. They are also examining details of the bank accounts where the money was transferred.
