In a shocking case of financial fraud, a former banker in Pune was reportedly duped of ₹4 crore after receiving a phone call claiming to be from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Authorities revealed that the call was orchestrated by a close relative of the victim, exploiting personal trust to carry out the scam.
According to police sources, the victim was initially convinced by the caller’s claims of involvement in a government-related scheme requiring urgent monetary transactions. The caller, posing as a senior official with direct access to Amit Shah, allegedly pressured the ex-banker into transferring large sums of money, citing legal and security consequences in case of delay.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the perpetrator used sophisticated tactics to appear credible, including mimicking official phone numbers and referencing confidential details of the victim’s past banking career. The ex-banker, trusting the caller’s identity and urgency, transferred multiple installments amounting to ₹4 crore before realizing the call was fraudulent.
Police have registered a formal complaint and are actively investigating the case, tracing the transactions and digital footprints left by the fraudster. The involvement of a family member has added a layer of complexity, prompting authorities to caution the public about insider threats and the dangers of blind trust in high-stakes financial communications.
Experts emphasize the need for verification of any unsolicited calls claiming governmental authority, especially those demanding immediate transfers. The incident has sparked wider concern in Pune and beyond about the increasing sophistication of financial scams and the psychological manipulation techniques employed by fraudsters.
Authorities assured that all necessary steps are being taken to recover the funds and bring the culprit to justice, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious calls to the police immediately.
