Pune: In a disturbing incident of financial fraud, a 29-year-old woman, Rukhsar Akharat Shaikh, residing in Pune Camp, has reported a significant loss of Rs. 86,800. The incident, which occurred between July 20, 2022, and September 29, 2023, involved cyber thieves swindling the victim by sending a Telegram link to her, promising lucrative returns on online trading.
The victim, Rukhsar Shaikh, filed a formal complaint at Lashkar Police Station, leading to the registration of a case against the alleged perpetrators, identified as Rajesh Das and Nandini. The charges include violations under IPC 420, 34, and Section 66 C and D of the IT Act pertaining to online fraud.
According to the police investigation, the accused Telegram approached Rukhsar Shaikh through telegram and enticed her to invest money in online trading through a provided link. The accused lured her with promises of substantial returns on her investment. Responding to it, the victim transferred Rs. 86,800 to the specified account. However, the promised returns never materialised, and the fraudsters failed to refund the amount.
Upon realising the deception, Rukhsar Shaikh promptly lodged a complaint with the Lashkar police, triggering an investigation led by Police Inspector Shelke. The authorities are actively pursuing further leads to apprehend the culprits in this case.
