Ghaziabad businessman duped of ₹85 lakh; accused offered 500% profit lure
मुख्य बातें
- •Ghaziabad businessman duped of ₹85 lakh.
- •Accused offered 500% profit lure to extract money.
- •Fraudsters may have operated from Bengaluru and Delhi.
- •Cyber Crime Branch is investigating the case.
A businessman in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been duped of ₹85 lakh, according to a complaint filed with the local police. The accused allegedly lured the investor with the promise of a 500% return. The fraud reportedly took place during the financial year 2023-24.
The victim is a well-known trader in Ghaziabad who sought to invest his money safely. At the same time, individuals who approached him through unofficial channels offered a 500% profit and urged him to invest quickly. After transferring the money, the accused vanished without providing any further details.
Police have initiated preliminary investigations and suspect the fraudsters may have operated from cities like Bengaluru and Delhi. It has been found that the money was withdrawn from the investor’s bank account. The case is being investigated by the Cyber Crime Branch of Ghaziabad Police.
Investigators have already gathered some leads and compiled a list of bank accounts used by the accused. The investor has sought police assistance to recover the funds. Given the rise in such frauds, police have advised investors to proceed with caution.
