A 46-year-old woman and her brother were allegedly duped of INR 2.35 crore by cyber fraudsters who lured them to invest in shares on an online trading platform. According to the police, the complainant is a resident of Thane, Maharashtra.
Based on a complaint, the police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, an official said.
The complainants came in contact with one of the accused on social media, who added them to a few WhatsApp groups that claimed to offer expert advice about investments in the stock market.
In August, her brother came into contact with a person who claimed to be an expert in providing tips regarding shares investment. The complainant and her brother then got their mobile numbers added in a WhatsApp group where information regarding shares investment was being discussed. The scammers then shared a web link and asked her to download the app.
Between August 20 and September 15, the duo transferred INR 2.35 crore in different beneficiary bank accounts in multiple online transactions. Later, the complainant checked her trading app and, after realising that she had earned a 'good profit', she tried to withdraw her earnings, but her requests were repeatedly denied.
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