Mysore/Mysuru: In a shocking case of cybercrime, a Hebbal-based engineer in Mysuru (name withheld to protect identity) was duped of Rs. 10 lakh after being threatened over the phone by fraudsters impersonating Police officials.

The victim received a call from an unknown person who claimed that he was involved in illegal financial transactions. The caller further intimidated him by alleging that crores of rupees had been deposited into his bank account as part of a money laundering operation.

Panicked by the accusations, the engineer was coerced into sharing sensitive banking details. Within a short span, Rs. 10 lakh was fraudulently transferred from his account to another.

Realising he had been conned, the victim rushed to CEN Police Station and filed a formal complaint. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.