Police Recover ₹2.59 Lakh Duped From Trader Over Fake Franchise Offer In MP's Kukshi
Kukshi/ Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Kukshi police have recovered Rs 2,59,600 that a local trader allegedly lost in a cyber fraud involving a fake franchise offer. Fraudsters approached the trader through social media and allegedly promised him a franchise of Tata Enterprises’ venture, Zudio, with an assurance of opening a showroom in Kukshi. According to police, the victim transferred Rs 2,59,600 to a…
Kukshi police have recovered ₹2,59,600 from a local trader who fell victim to a cyber fraud involving a fake franchise offer. The fraudulent scheme involved promises of a Tata Enterprises' franchise, Zudio, with a showroom opening in Kukshi. According to police, the victim transferred the sum to a fraudulent bank account, located in Guwahati, Assam.
Following receipt of a National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) complaint, the Kukshi police swiftly traced the transaction and collaborated with relevant banks and financial institutions. After identifying the accounts implicated in the fraud, the police placed them under a debit freeze, leading to the recovery of the entire amount.
The recovered funds were subsequently returned to the trader's bank account. The operation was directed by SP Dhar Sachin Sharma, with ASP Vijay Dawar supervising the proceedings. SDOP Sunil Gupta and Kukshi police station in-charge Deepak Singh Chauhan led the team. Police have advised citizens to immediately inform their bank and contact the cyber helpline 1930 in case of any online fraud.
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