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A disturbing case of cyber fraud has surfaced in Hapur district, exposing growing vulnerabilities in digital financial systems. A woman from the Kotla Saadat locality in the city was duped of ₹40,000 within minutes after a fraudster called her, impersonating her husband.
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The Incident
According to the police report filed by the victim, identified as Komal, the incident occurred on September 11, 2025, around 3:30 PM. Komal received a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as her husband, Rahul Kumar, and engaged her in a convincing conversation.
Under the pretext of an urgent need, the fraudster persuaded Komal to transfer ₹40,000 via Google Pay to his bank account. Moments after the transaction, she contacted her actual husband — only to realize she had fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber scam. Shocked by the revelation, Komal immediately called the national cyber helpline number 1930 and later approached the Hapur police superintendent for assistance.
Police Response
Superintendent of Police confirmed that a case has been registered against the unidentified accused and that a technical investigation has been initiated to trace the fraudster’s mobile number and bank account.
“This appears to be a well-planned cyber fraud case. Our cyber cell is actively working to identify the perpetrator, and the case will be solved soon,” said SP.
Victim’s Financial Struggle
Komal told police that the defrauded amount was borrowed from a finance company on installments to support her small business. The fraud not only caused her financial distress but also left her and her family mentally shaken.
Rising Trend of Cybercrime
Hapur, like several other districts in western Uttar Pradesh, has witnessed a steady rise in cyber fraud cases in recent months. Fraudsters are adopting increasingly deceptive tactics — impersonating bank officials, relatives, or even close family members — to exploit the trust of unsuspecting individuals.
Cybersecurity experts have emphasized the urgent need for public awareness and digital literacy as online transactions become more widespread. Citizens are advised to verify any suspicious calls before transferring money and to promptly report such incidents on 1930, the national cyber helpline.
