Wakad: In a troubling case of online trading fraud, three individuals collaboratively perpetrated a scam, swindling a victim of a substantial Rs 20.85 lakhs between July 4 and August 12 in Wakad, Pune.
Amit Madanrao Kate, a 39-year-old resident of Wakad and originally from Nagpur, promptly reported the incident to the Wakad police station, leading to the registration of a case against the individuals identified as Kevin, Lisa, and Warren (with full names and addresses unknown). Additionally, the UPI ID holder responsible for the money transfers is under investigation.
According to the police’s preliminary findings, the victim’s mobile number was added to a WhatsApp group where the accused initiated the fraudulent scheme by sending a link and persuading the victim to download an app. Under the pretense of engaging in online trading, they lured the victim in. After an initial payment, the scammers showcased a fictitious deposit of Rs 1,23,83,302 in the victim’s trading account.
Following this, they extracted a total of Rs 20,85,330 from the victim, citing a ten percent tax requirement for withdrawal. Regrettably, the victim was left empty-handed, as the promised amount was never returned. The Wakad police have initiated a comprehensive investigation into this matter, aiming to bring the culprits to justice.
