Cyber Police Probe Launched After ₹2.3 Crore Fraud Targets Two Bhagalpur Residents
मुख्य बातें
- •Two residents of Bhagalpur, Bihar, were defrauded of ₹2.3 crore through an online investment scam.
- •The fraudsters contacted the victims via social media, offering fake high-return investment schemes in cryptocurrency and stocks.
- •The Bhagalpur Cyber Cell has registered an FIR and is investigating digital evidence, including transaction records and social media interactions.
- •Police have urged other potential victims to report similar incidents and advised caution in online financial dealings.
Bhagalpur, Bihar – The Cyber Crime Unit of Bhagalpur Police has initiated a formal investigation into a financial fraud case where two local residents were allegedly cheated out of ₹2.3 crore through an online scam. The incident, reported on [insert date if available], has prompted authorities to launch a detailed probe to trace the perpetrators and recover the funds.
According to police sources, the victims, whose identities have been withheld for security reasons, fell prey to a sophisticated digital fraud involving fake investment schemes. The fraudsters reportedly contacted the victims through social media platforms and mobile applications, offering high-return investment opportunities in cryptocurrency and stock markets. After gaining the victims’ trust, the accused convinced them to transfer substantial amounts into multiple bank accounts and digital wallets under the pretext of lucrative returns.
