Every day brings new cyber fraud cases to light. A recent incident in Delhi has seen a woman's bank account plundered of 23.5 lakh rupees. However, the police have managed to recover 8 lakhs with commendable efficiency. Here's a deeper look into the matter.
According to reports, police have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of luring the woman with promises of high returns for an investment on a website.
The police disclosed on Wednesday that they recovered a total of 17 SIM cards, 11 debit cards, 4 passbooks, 15 chequebooks, two stamps, and a phone from the suspect's possession.
It was also reported that the police have recovered a portion of the defrauded funds (₹8.55 lakh), which was found in his bank account. The rest of the money had already been transferred to other accounts.
Initially, on April 10th, a 32-year-old woman reported to the North East Cyber Police Station that she'd been duped of 23.5 lakh rupees. The victim stated that she was enticed by a website advertised on social media, promising substantial earnings through stock market trading.
After contacting the provided number on the website, the woman was told she could acquire a high return on her investment in the share market.
Following an initial ₹1,000 investment, the woman saw a return of ₹1,300 in her first trading venture, as informed by the police.
Police say that after the successful return, she was encouraged to invest a larger amount. However, she did not respond to the cybercriminals' calls thereafter. When the police initiated an investigation, a significant revelation surfaced.
Source: aajtak
The DCP mentioned, a team was assembled, and a detailed investigation ensued. Subsequently, it was discovered that the sums were deposited into 11 different bank accounts. After tracing the suspect's location to Maujpur in Delhi, the police conducted a raid and apprehended the culprit.
