Bollywood Actor Anjali Patil Falls Prey to Cyber Fraud, Loses Rs 5.79 Lakhs in Parcel Scam
Renowned Bollywood actor Anjali Patil, recognized for her stellar performances in movies like ‘Kaala’, ‘Mirzya’, and ‘Newton’, has unfortunately become the latest victim of a cyber fraud incident. Reports indicate that Ms. Patil lost a substantial sum, amounting to Rs 5.79 lakhs, in a deceitful scheme.
The scam unfolded when Ms. Patil received communication from an individual posing as an employee of DebEx Courier Company. This imposter, named Deepak Sharma, alleged that narcotics were detected in a parcel addressed to her and bound for Taiwan. Further, a supposed officer from the Mumbai Cyber Police, claiming to be Bannerjee, contacted her via Skype, stating her involvement in a money laundering case and soliciting funds for verification.
Trusting the fraudulent narrative, Ms. Patil proceeded to transfer amounts totaling Rs 5.79 lakhs to specified accounts, only realizing the fraudulent nature of the situation after a few days. A case has been lodged at the DN Nagar Police station, and investigations are underway to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this distressing incident.
