Online fraudsters dupe retired judge of Rs 1.67 lakh, FIR lodged

A retired judge got duped of Rs 1.67 lakh after he sent sweets and clothes to his granddaughter in the United States through a private courier service.

The 70-year-old man, a resident of Bavdhan Khurd, lodged a first information report (FIR) in this case at the Hinjewadi police station Wednesday. The police said the complainant is a retired judge and his son currently resides in New Jersey in the US. A few days back, the complainant had sent new clothes and sweets for his granddaughter through a private courier service. He had mentioned his son’s address on the courier.