A 42-year-old resident of Wakad, Yogesh Madhavrao Sonar, fell prey to a YouTube subscription scam, losing a staggering 35 lakhs between February 12 and February 16, 2024. The victim, a resident of Kaspate Wasti, filed a complaint with the Wakad Police Station, leading to the initiation of a case against Shambavi Soni, the holder of the Telegram account associated with the fraudulent activity.
According to the police statement, the perpetrator initially contacted the victim using the mobile number 9885419725. The scam involved persuading the victim to subscribe to a YouTube channel solely through WhatsApp, promising benefits without any upfront investment. Taking advantage of the victim’s initial positive impression, the accused systematically deceived the complainant, extracting a total of Rs. 35,35,364 through various bank accounts.
The Wakad police have taken cognizance of the complaint and have registered a case. Investigations are underway to uncover further details and identify the culprits involved in this deceptive scheme.
