M'luru woman duped of Rs 7.76 lakh to online lottery scam linked to 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'
Mangaluru: A woman in Mangaluru was allegedly defrauded of Rs 7.76 lakh after falling victim to an online lottery scam falsely linked to the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).
The incident began on May 23 when the woman came across a Facebook post claiming to be associated with KBC. After clicking on the link and submitting some details, she received a phone call on May 27 from a man identifying himself as "Sanjeev Kumar," who claimed to represent the KBC office in Delhi, as reported by Deccan Herald on Sunday.
The caller informed her that she had won a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh and requested her Aadhaar number, PAN card, and a photograph. She submitted the details via WhatsApp.
Subsequently, the caller demanded payments for registration, TDS, and various processing charges, promising that the amounts would be reimbursed along with the prize money.
Believing the claims, the woman transferred a total of Rs 7.76 lakh in multiple installments through Google Pay between May 27 and July 19, added the report.
After realising she had been duped, the victim lodged a complaint with the Urva Police Station. Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
