IIT Professor Falls Victim to Cyber Scam

Recent cyber scams have targeted academics in India, with two notable incidents involving significant financial losses. In Rajasthan, IIT Jodhpur professor Amrita Puri was duped of Rs 12 lakh after being falsely informed that she was implicated in a money laundering case. The scammers, posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officials, controlled her devices and coerced her into compliance. Meanwhile, Dr. Ruchika Tandon, an associate professor at SGPGIMS Lucknow, lost Rs 2.81 crore over seven days after being threatened with arrest for alleged illegal activities linked to her bank accounts. Both victims reported receiving calls from impersonators claiming to be law enforcement officials, highlighting the growing sophistication of cyber fraud. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant against such scams and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.