Kshitij Vikas Gupta, a 23-year-old resident of Friends Colony, fell victim to a cunning cyber criminal who deceived him into investing a staggering amount of Rs. 13.17 lakh under the pretence of lucrative Bitcoin profits. The fraudster, operating under the Instagram ID “Byenka Odell,” initiated contact with Kshitij and enticed him with the promise of substantial mining profits through Bitcoin investments.
To carry out the scam, the accused sent an application to Kshitij, who unsuspectingly provided the requested details. Seizing the opportunity, the criminal persuaded Kshitij to transfer the invested amount to various bank accounts by luring him with the prospect of significant returns.
However, when Kshitij requested the return of his money after investing the entire sum, the accused shockingly demanded additional payments, claiming they were necessary to release the funds. Realizing he had been swindled, Kshitij promptly lodged a complaint with the cyber police station.
Taking swift action, the Cyber Police registered a case against the unidentified fraudster under Sections 420 and 66 (d) of the IT Act. A thorough investigation is underway as authorities diligently search for the accused to ensure justice is served.