Fraudster impersonates Deputy Commissioner of Police, demands money from inspector

The Central Division Cyber Crime Police have launched a manhunt for a conman who allegedly impersonated the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Division, and called a police inspector demanding money.

The fraud came to light on Friday after the inspector of the S.J. Park police station received a message containing the photograph of the DCP from an unknown mobile number, seeking money. The message falsely projected the sender as DCP Akshay M. Hakay.

Suspecting foul play, the inspector contacted the DCP directly and shared screenshots of the message. Upon verification, it was confirmed that the message had been sent by an impostor.

Taking cognisance of the incident, Mr. Hakay first lodged an online complaint and later filed a formal complaint with the Cybercrime police, seeking legal action against the offender.

Based on the complaint, the police have registered an FIR, and further investigation is under way.