Pune Cyber Scams Soar: Senior Citizens, Women Lose 57 Lakh in One Click

• Pune witnesses a surge in cybercrime, with three separate incidents totaling approximately 57 lakh rupees defrauded from senior citizens and women.
• An 83-year-old in Aundh lost 22.94 lakh rupees to a gas bill payment scam after clicking a suspicious link. Chaturshringi Police are investigating.
• A 47-year-old in Mundhwa was swindled out of 26 lakh rupees through a fake online task and cryptocurrency investment scheme. Smita Wasnik is investigating.
• A woman under Sinhagad Road Police Station jurisdiction lost 8.15 lakh rupees to a fraudulent stock market investment promise.
• Police urge the public to be cautious, avoid unknown links, and verify investment offers to prevent falling victim to cybercriminals.

Why It Matters: Pune cybercriminals defraud citizens of 57 lakh via fake links, investments; police warn public.