Elderly Man Loses ₹1.19 Lakh in Gas Bill Cyber Fraud in Mumbai

• 84-year-old Sudhir Parulekar from Bandra's Kalanagar lost ₹1,19,040 to cyber fraud.
• He received a message with a link for an outstanding Mahanagar Gas bill payment.
• Upon clicking the link, his bank account was emptied without his consent.
• A case was registered against two unknown individuals at Kherwadi Police Station on December 16.
• Police warn against clicking unknown links and sharing financial info, especially for senior citizens, as utility bill scams rise.

Why It Matters: Cybercriminals exploit utility bills to defraud senior citizens; always verify links and protect financial data.