Cyber Fraudsters Dupe Three Individuals Of Rs 62 Lakh In Pune Through Investment And Online Task Scams; Investigation Underway
Pune, 30th March 2025: In a series of cyber fraud incidents, three individuals, including two women, were duped of a total of ₹62 lakh by online scammers in Pune. The victims were lured with promises of high returns on stock market investments and lucrative online task schemes. Police have registered cases against the unidentified cyber fraudsters and launched investigations.
In the first case, a 38-year-old woman from Vishrantwadi was defrauded of ₹42.29 lakh under the pretext of stock market investments. According to the police, the woman received a message on her mobile phone in January, offering high returns on stock market investments. Tempted by the offer, she engaged with the fraudsters, who gradually trapped her in their scheme.
The scammers convinced the woman to transfer money into their bank accounts, claiming it was for stock market investments. Over time, she made multiple online transfers, totaling ₹42.29 lakh. Initially, the woman received some returns, which gained her trust. However, the payments soon stopped. Realizing she had been scammed, she filed a complaint at the Vishrantwadi Police Station. Senior Police Inspector Kanchan Jadhav is investigating the case.
In another incident, a man from Kharadi fell victim to a similar stock market investment scam, losing ₹10 lakh. The fraudsters promised substantial returns, prompting the victim to invest. When he did not receive any returns, he approached the Kharadi Police Station and filed a complaint. A case has been registered against the scammers, and Assistant Police Inspector Khandekar is leading the investigation.
In the third case, a woman from Narhe, residing in a housing society along Sinhagad Road, was swindled out of ₹10.26 lakh through an online task scam. The fraudsters contacted her via phone and offered an opportunity to earn money by boosting views on social media content and videos.
Initially, the woman received small payments, which built her confidence in the scheme. Trusting the scammers, she invested more, transferring ₹10.26 lakh into their accounts. However, the payments soon stopped, making her realize she had been deceived. She subsequently filed a complaint at the Sinhagad Road Police Station. Inspector Uttam Bhajanawale from the Crime Branch is investigating the case.
The police have noted a surge in cyber fraud cases involving fake investment schemes and online task scams. Authorities have urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid falling prey to fraudulent promises of high returns or easy money.
