Fake UK-Based Investment Scheme Dupes Retired Bank Employee Of ₹29 Lakh In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 69-year-old retired bank employee from Arera Colony was duped of Rs 29 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him with promises of huge returns on investment in a company. Several other residents of the city were also cheated of lakhs of rupees in separate incidents reported in the last 24 hours. According to reports, retired bank employee Anaiya Purshottam was contacted by…
In Bhopal, a 69-year-old retired bank employee from Arera Colony lost Rs 29 lakh in a cyber fraud scheme that promised high returns on investment through a UK-based company. The con artists initially lured the victim with a small initial investment and then showed him fabricated profits to entice him to invest more. When the victim attempted to withdraw his funds, the fraudsters demanded additional money before releasing the promised profits.
Realizing the scam, he reported the incident to the police who have registered a case and initiated an investigation. This incident is part of a series of cyber fraud cases reported in Bhopal over the past day, with multiple residents losing varying amounts of money through similar investment scams. Police have registered cases in all reported incidents and are currently investigating the fraudulent operations.
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