New Delhi: Recently, police in Maharashtra have taken action against nine individuals for allegedly tricking a 40-year-old woman from Navi Mumbai out of Rs 1.92 crore through online share trading. Read further to find out the minute details of the story.


How The Scam Unfolded?


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The accused individuals enticed the victim, a resident of New Panvel, into participating in the online trading of shares by promising significant returns on her investments. (Also Read: Unbelievable Scene In Hospital: Man Spotted Consuming Tobacco Despite Oxygen Mask And Medical Tubes; WATCH Video)


Financial Losses Incurred


The victim complied with the instructions provided by the accused and transferred a total of Rs 1,92,82,837 to various bank accounts since December 2023. However, despite her investments, she found herself unable to withdraw any funds later on. (Also Read: Bhavish Aggarwal Visits Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi, Shares Pics; Says 'India Will Rise As A Vishwaguru')


Police Complaint


Frustrated by the lack of satisfactory responses from the accused regarding her inability to withdraw funds, the victim decided to take action. She filed a formal complaint with the cyber police station.


Legal Action Taken

On Tuesday, the police registered a case against the nine individuals under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 34 (common intention), along with provisions of the Information Technology Act.


(With PTI Inputs)