Meerut, June 29 -- : A recently retired scientist from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly was swindled out of Rs.1.29 crore by cybercriminals posing as law enforcement officers.

The victim, a senior researcher originally from West Bengal, fell victim to a well-coordinated scam involving fake identities and fear tactics. Shaken by the incident, he initially did not inform even his family or friends and failed to respond transparently even when questioned by his bank. A complaint was registered at the cyber crime police station a week after the fraud.

Inspector Dinesh Kumar Sharma, who is handling the case, confirmed the registration of the complaint and said efforts are underway to trace the accused and freeze th...