A shocking case of cyber fraud has been reported in Nagpur where a local doctor was duped of ₹45.16 lakh on the pretext of investing in the share market. The victim, a 60-year-old resident of Friends Colony, was lured by online scammers promising high returns through stock investments.
According to police reports, the incident occurred between September 26 and October 1. The doctor was added to a WhatsApp group that claimed to offer expert guidance on stock trading. The group members posed as financial advisors and persuaded him to invest in various stocks through fake trading platforms.
Tempted by the assurance of profit, the doctor transferred ₹45.16 lakh to the fraudsters’ accounts. However, when he tried to withdraw his supposed earnings, the scammers stopped responding and deleted the WhatsApp group. Realizing he had been cheated, the doctor filed a complaint with the Cyber Police.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to trace the culprits and recover the amount. Police have also urged citizens to remain alert and verify the authenticity of online investment platforms before transferring money.
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