In a recent incident of cybercrime reported from Mangaluru, a local resident lost ₹1.5 crore after falling for a Facebook post promising profits from buying shares. The victim came across a post titled “Jefferies Wealth Multiplication Plan” and answered questions related to the scheme. He was subsequently asked to transfer money to a bank account belonging to an unidentified individual.
The victim transferred ₹73,00,000 from his State Bank of India account and an additional ₹73,00,000 from another bank account, totaling ₹1.5 crore. This substantial amount was sent to the bank account of an unknown person who contacted him after he initially engaged with the Facebook post.
The victim reported the incident to the local Cyber Economics and Narcotic Crimes (CEN) Police Station. Authorities have registered a case and are currently conducting further investigations to trace the perpetrators and recover the lost funds.
This case highlights the growing menace of cybercrime and the need for increased vigilance when engaging with online financial schemes. Residents are urged to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of such offers before making any financial transactions.