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'Invest More To Retrieve Bank Account': Woman Duped Of Rs 18 lakh in Delhi, 2 Held


Published on 2025-04-27 07:21:02 - RepublicWorld
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  • Woman was unable to withdraw Rs 18 lakh she had invested on the advice of two individuals for stock markets. Two people have been arrested.

A 65-year-old woman in Delhi was defrauded of Rs 18 lakh by cyber criminals who convinced her to invest more money to retrieve her bank account, which they claimed was compromised. The scammers, posing as bank officials, told her that her account was linked to illegal activities and needed to be secured by transferring her money to a new account. After she complied, they demanded additional payments for various fees and taxes, leading to her total loss. The Delhi Police arrested two individuals involved in the scam, recovering multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and ATM cards used in the fraud.

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