Mumbai Cyber Fraud: 69-Year-Old Senior Citizen Loses ₹50 Lakh In AI Voice-Cloning Scam
Mumbai, October 15, 2026: In a deeply alarming cybercrime case involving advanced technology, a 69-year-old senior citizen was swindled out of Rs 50 lakh through an artificial intelligence-driven voice-cloning scam. The perpetrators allegedly manipulated the victim through a coordinated identity theft and digital impersonation scheme. According to an official police complaint lodged with the…
Mumbai, October 15, 2026 - A senior citizen in Mumbai fell victim to a sophisticated cybercrime, losing Rs 50 lakh to an AI voice-cloning scam, according to police reports. The scam unfolded on September 26, 2026, when the victim received a WhatsApp call from an unknown number that appeared to be a distinguished individual from their community.
The caller, using AI technology to mimic the victim's trusted figure's voice, requested an urgent loan of Rs 50 lakh. The impersonator provided a temporary WhatsApp location pin for the victim to send the money, which was then collected by a courier. The scam was discovered when the victim contacted the impersonated figure, who confirmed they had never made such a call or request.
Police are investigating the use of AI voice-cloning tools and are advising citizens to verify the authenticity of high-value calls through direct contact with the individuals involved.
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