Kukshi (Madhya Pradesh): A 19-year-old boy has been arrested in Phalodi, Rajasthan, for defrauding Canara Bank employee, Darpesh Neme, of Rs 5 lakh in January 2024.
The accused, Anil Bishnoi, was apprehended following Neme’s complaint, leading to the registration of the crime under various sections of the IPC, including 420 and 406. Bishnoi was sent to a three-day police remand.
The investigation revealed that Bishnoi and his accomplices created a fake share trading platform mimicking the legitimate Indira Securities. They lured Neme through a Facebook advertisement, promising high returns on investments.
After convincing him to download their fraudulent app, they added him to a WhatsApp group that provided trading tips and encouraged him to invest in non-existent IPOs.
Neme transferred Rs 5 lakh to a fake account, believing he was making a legitimate investment. When he attempted to withdraw his funds, the fraudsters demanded an additional 20% tax on profits and ultimately cut off all communication.
Under the guidance of SP Manoj Kumar, a special team led by SI Chanchal Singh was formed to track down the interstate gang responsible for this fraud. The police monitored social media platforms and coordinated efforts across states, leading to Bishnoi’s arrest while he was socializing in the desert.
The gang is suspected of defrauding victims of over Rs 10 crore nationwide. The Kukshi police’s successful operation marks a significant breakthrough in combating cyber fraud and the team involved has been commended for their efforts.
Woman loses Rs 1L to cyber fraudsters
A woman lost Rs 1 lakh to cyber-criminals who lured her by promising her a job on a social media platform. The incident took place on Sunday when the victim identified as Harshita received a message on social media platform, offering her a job.
As per the message, she was asked to complete the process of applying by clicking on a link. As soon as she clicked on the link, her personal information and bank details were accessed by the fraudster and Rs 1 lakh was withdrawn from her account through three different transactions.
The victim complained to the Bhikangaon police station. Police station in-charge Gulab Singh Rawat took immediate action and registered a case on the cyber-crime portal. The accounts of the fraudsters were blocked by contacting the bank and Rs 20,000 amount left in the bank was also frozen.
Station in-charge Rawat warned people not to click on any unknown link and refrain from sharing personal information. He urged locals to call on cyber helpline number 1930 or register their complaint on cyber crime portal.
