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Crime
Cyber scammers posing as army officers swindle Jalandhar bus operator of ₹60,000
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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A bus operator in Jalandhar was duped out of ₹60,000 after fraudsters pretended to be military officials and asked for a security deposit, gaining his trust by transferring a nominal amount.
According to Amar Ujala, a bus operator in Jalandhar was targeted by a group of cyber fraudsters who claimed to be senior military officers. The scammers convinced the operator to make a security deposit of ₹60,000 for an alleged operation, promising a quick return. To establish credibility, they transferred a symbolic amount of one rupee to the operator’s account, after which the victim released the full amount. The loss of ₹60,000 underscores the growing sophistication of impersonation scams in the transport sector. Authorities have been alerted and are advised to monitor similar fraudulent activities.
The incident highlights how criminals exploit the respect accorded to defence personnel to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. Victims are urged to verify identities through official channels before making any payments.
Transport unions have called for heightened awareness among drivers and operators to prevent future scams.
The incident highlights how criminals exploit the respect accorded to defence personnel to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. Victims are urged to verify identities through official channels before making any payments.
Transport unions have called for heightened awareness among drivers and operators to prevent future scams.