Thane: Retired Manager Cheated of Rs 1.25 Cr by Impersonators; Police Shocked

• A 64-year-old retired deputy manager in Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore.
• Scammers impersonated officials from the Data Protection Board of India and a Nashik Police Sub-Inspector.
• The victim was falsely accused of Aadhaar misuse for a SIM card and terrorist funding.
• He was coerced into transferring Rs 1.25 crore to various bank accounts for "fund regularization."
• A case has been registered at Panchavati and Naupada Police Stations, with an investigation underway.

Why It Matters: It warns about sophisticated phone scams impersonating authorities, leading to huge losses.