Hong Kong Resident Loses ₹3.27 Crore in Sophisticated Money Laundering Scam

A 66-year-old woman from Sau Mau Ping, Hong Kong, reported losing approximately ₹3.27 crore to scammers who claimed her bank account was linked to money laundering. The victim received a phone call in October alleging that her online insurance account was under investigation for illicit financial activity.

Believing the caller, the woman transferred ₹2.42 crore initially, followed by an additional ₹84.7 lakh into accounts specified by the fraudster. She eventually realized the situation was suspicious and contacted the police to file a formal complaint.

Local authorities have classified the incident as deception, though no arrests have been made. Officials have reiterated that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never request that individuals transfer money to specific accounts to assist with investigations.

The Anti-Deception Coordination Centre has previously warned the public about this specific fraud pattern. Residents are encouraged to independently verify the identity of callers and utilize official helplines if they suspect they are being targeted.