Tea Seller Loses 99,900 to Cyber Fraud, Police Inaction Frustrates Victim
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News18•23-01-2026, 14:03
Tea Seller Loses 99,900 to Cyber Fraud, Police Inaction Frustrates Victim
- •Ramnath Chaurasia, a tea seller in Bhojpur, Bihar, lost 99,900 rupees to cyber fraudsters who impersonated electricity department officials.
- •The fraudsters called via WhatsApp, threatening power disconnection if a 13-rupee recharge wasn't made, then tricked his daughter into revealing ATM details and OTP.
- •Ramnath's life savings, intended for his third daughter's wedding, were wiped out, shattering his family's dreams.
- •He faced bureaucratic hurdles, being sent between Nagar police station and Cyber Police Station, with no immediate concrete action taken.
- •Nagar Police Station In-charge Devraj Rai confirmed a case has been registered, and a technical investigation is underway to apprehend the culprits.
Why It Matters: A tea seller's savings were stolen by cyber fraudsters, highlighting the need for vigilance and prompt police action.
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