Police Recover Online Investment Scam Victim's ₹5.5 Lakh In Guwahati

04:11 PM Oct 09, 2024 | G Plus News

 

GUWAHATI: The Cyber Police Station (PS) in Guwahati recovered ₹5.5 lakh on October 8, which was credited back to the account of a victim who had fallen prey to a fake online investment scam. 

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The victim, a resident of Zoo Tiniali, Guwahati, had earlier lost ₹40 lakh in the fraudulent scheme.

Authorities are continuing their efforts to recover more of the lost funds. The scam, part of a growing trend in online investment frauds, had duped the victim into transferring a large sum of money with the promise of high returns.

The Cyber Police have urged citizens to exercise caution when dealing with online investment platforms to avoid such scams.