Software Worker Loses ₹22.8 Lakh in Fake Windfall Scam in Andhra

A software professional from Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh lost ₹22.8 lakh after being lured into an online scam involving a fictitious monetary windfall. The victim reportedly received notifications suggesting that ₹1.44 crore had been credited to his account, triggering a chain of fraudulent transactions.

When the employee attempted to access the purported funds, scammers informed him that he needed to pay ₹25 lakh in taxes and various processing fees before he could withdraw the amount. The victim subsequently transferred ₹22.8 lakh in multiple transactions to accounts provided by the fraudsters before realising he had been deceived.

Local police registered a case after the employee filed a complaint detailing the scheme. Investigators traced the fraudulent transactions and apprehended two individuals suspected of orchestrating the scam. The arrested persons are currently in custody as authorities investigate the broader network involved in the operation.

The case highlights the growing menace of online financial fraud targeting software professionals and other white-collar workers in South India. Authorities have advised citizens to remain vigilant against unsolicited claims of financial windfalls and to verify any requests for advance payments through official banking channels.