The city of Pune has been facing a rise in fraud cases, particularly related to stock market investments. Cybercriminals have managed to swindle unsuspecting citizens out of a whopping Rs 75 lakhs in various incidents.
In one unfortunate case, a senior citizen from Pashan fell victim to a scam and lost Rs 15 lakh and 45 thousand. The fraudsters had promised him high returns on his stock market investments, leading him to deposit money into their accounts. When the promised returns never materialized, the victim reported the incident to the Chaturshringi Police Station, where Police Inspector (Crime) Puri is now looking into the matter.
Similarly, a resident of Warje was cheated out of Rs 17 lakh and 36 thousand through a bogus investment offer. The case has been registered, and Police Inspector (Crime) Badakh is currently handling the investigation. Additionally, an elderly woman from Pashan had Rs 1 lakh stolen from her bank account after her confidential account information was compromised. She has lodged a complaint at the Chaturshringi Police Station.
In yet another incident, a youth from Chandan Nagar was enticed into investing in the stock market and ended up losing Rs 19 lakh and 38 thousand. The youth has filed a complaint at the Chandan Nagar Police Station, with Senior Police Inspector Mane leading the investigation.
The spike in fraud cases is believed to be driven by the fear of legal repercussions. In a particularly alarming case, a senior citizen from Model Colony was duped of Rs 13 lakh and 30 thousand. The fraudsters posed as police officers and claimed to have found drugs in the victim’s car, demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest. After the money was deposited, the scammers vanished, prompting an investigation by Police Inspector (Crime) Nanaware from the Shivajinagar Police Station.
As these incidents continue to unfold, it’s crucial for citizens to remain vigilant and cautious when approached with investment opportunities that seem too good to be true. Stay informed, stay safe.
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