Share Trading Fraud in Thane: Woman Duped of INR 1.85 Crore by Cyber Fraudsters in Maharashtra
The alleged accused, identified by their group name, contacted the woman in October 2024, lured her to take up share trading for lucrative returns, and added her to different WhatsApp groups, an official said.
Thane, January 25: A 47-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane city was allegedly duped of Rs 1.85 crore by cyber fraudsters who lured her into share trading for good returns, police said on Saturday. Based on a complaint, a case was registered on Thursday at Kasarwadavali police station under relevant provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act.
The alleged accused, identified by their group name, contacted the woman in October 2024, lured her to take up share trading for lucrative returns, and added her to different WhatsApp groups, an official said. Cybercrime in Thane: Cyber Crooks Threaten 33-Year-Old Man With Money Laundering Case From District, Dupe Him of INR 10 Lakh; FIR Registered.
He said the accused sent the woman different links through which she made payments of Rs 1.85 crore between October last year and this month. The official said the woman realised she had been duped when she did not get any returns on her investment. The matter is being probed, he said.
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