Two separate incidents of cyber fraud have been reported in Brahmavar and Udupi, resulting in a combined financial loss exceeding Rs 25 lakh.
In the first case, Alisha (26), a resident of Varamballi village in Brahmavar, was deceived by a fraudster with a fake job offer. Between May 29 and August 16, 2024, the scammer convinced her to transfer a total of Rs 8,96,448 via Google Pay and PhonePe from her Canara Bank account in Brahmavar and HDFC Bank account in Udupi. Additionally, when Alisha attempted to file a complaint with cybercrime authorities through the Legal Forum website, she lost another Rs 37,000. A complaint has been lodged at the Brahmavar police station.
In the second case, S Abdul Rahiman Saheb (67) from Bailakere, Udupi, became a victim of an investment scam. While researching the stock market on YouTube and online platforms, he joined a WhatsApp group called ‘Marval Stock K6.’ An unknown member of the group persuaded him to invest in various stock market schemes. Between July 24 and August 26, 2024, Rahiman deposited Rs 16,10,000 into multiple bank accounts. However, neither the invested amount nor any returns were received, resulting in a substantial financial loss. A case has been filed at the Udupi city cyber-crime police station.
Both cases are currently under investigation, and authorities are urging citizens to stay alert and avoid falling prey to online scams.
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