India today issued an advisory for its nationals living in China to be cautious about an "imposter" posing as Embassy official to dupe them financially by threatening with deportation and arrest for providing false information in immigration formalities.
"There have recent reports from some countries that an imposter posing as an official of the Indian Embassy has contacted Indian nationals and duped them into making money transfers through wire," Embassy of India here said in an advisory put out on its official website.
The imposter contacted the victim over phone stating that the host government was considering deporting and arresting them for providing false information pertaining to immigration details.
"He then urged the victim to make a money transfer to the account of the lawyer that the Embassy of India in that country had allegedly hired to assist the Indian national.
"The Embassy of India, Beijing would like to alert all Indian nationals in China, that the embassy does not make calls seeking money through wire transfer. In case any Indian national receives such calls, they are advised to immediately report the matter to the embassy," the advisory said.
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Without making direct reference to the disputed South China Sea issue, it said political mutual trust among countries has been strengthened and major countries have frequently interacted and cooperated with one another.
"To address differences and disputes through negotiation and consultation is the major policy of countries in the region. Regional hotspot issues and disputes are basically under control. The region has secured steady and relatively fast growth, continuing to lead the world in this respect," it said.
"Regional integration has gathered pace, with booming sub-regional cooperation. However, the Asia-Pacific region still faces multiple destabilising and uncertain factors. The nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula is complex and sensitive; the reconciliation process in Afghanistan remains slow; and disputes over territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests continue to unfold," the white paper said.
"Some countries are increasing their military deployment in the region, certain country seeks to shake off military constraints, and some countries are undergoing complex political and social transformations. Non-traditional security threats such as terrorism, natural disasters and transnational crimes have become more prominent," it said.
"Asia's economy still faces significant downward pressure as a result of its structural problems as well as external economic and financial risks," it said.
