Mumbai Senior Citizen Loses 54,000 in Gas Bill Cyber Fraud
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News18•19-01-2026, 12:19
Mumbai Senior Citizen Loses 54,000 in Gas Bill Cyber Fraud
- •Shrichand Manglani, a 70-year-old Mumbai resident, was defrauded of Rs 54,500 over a fake Rs 12 gas bill.
- •Scammers called him, claiming an overdue gas bill and threatening disconnection.
- •He was instructed to download a fraudulent 'Mahanagar Gas Bill Online App' file.
- •Upon opening the file, Rs 54,500 was debited from his bank account without his consent.
- •A complaint has been filed at Khar Police Station, and an investigation is underway.
Why It Matters: Senior citizen in Mumbai falls victim to cyber fraud via fake gas bill app, losing 54,500 rupees.
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