Scammer poses as Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta, threatens Hyderabad businessman
The scammer demanded Rs. 50,000 to dismiss a case allegedly filed against the businessman
- City News
Anusha Puppala- Updated On:21 May 2024 6:37 AM GMT
HYDERABAD: In a suspicious incident in Hyderabad, a scammer threatened a businessman from Telangana using the phone number of DGP Ravi Gupta.
According to reports, the scammer texted and called a Hyderabad businessman, claiming to be Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta. The scammer demanded Rs. 50,000 to dismiss a case allegedly filed against the businessman. Additionally, the scammer used DGP Ravi Gupta's photograph as their WhatsApp display picture (DP).
The scammer also threatened the businessman's daughter, alleging involvement in a drug case and threatening arrest. Suspicious of the situation, the businessman reported the incident to the police. The WhatsApp call originated from a number with a +92 country code, which is associated with Pakistan's cyber police, according to cybercrime authorities.
