Udupi woman loses Rs 11.75 lakh in online trading scam
Udupi: A woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 11.75 lakh in an online trading scam after being lured through a YouTube video and a WhatsApp group promising high returns.
According to Deccan Herald, the victim came across a YouTube video related to “Amar Ujala Bonus” trading and downloaded an app with the same name to learn about stock trading. About 15 days later, she was added to a WhatsApp group titled “A20 Stock Market Profit Guide,” where online trading classes were conducted.
The accused later shared a link and instructed her to download another application named “SALT CAP.” She was asked to complete KYC formalities in the app. Subsequently, she was guided to invest in a trading firm called “Saltovo Capital Exclusive Stock Account.”
Following their instructions, following their instructions, she transferred money in multiple instalments to different bank accounts between March 6 and 14. In total, she transferred Rs 11.75 lakh.
However, neither the invested amount nor any promised returns were paid. Realising that she had been cheated, she approached the police and filed a complaint.
A case has been registered at the CEN Police Station under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
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Press Club of India condemns 'manhandling' of UNI journalists during sealing of premises
New Delhi (PTI): The Press Club of India (PCI) on Saturday expressed deep shock and condemnation regarding the alleged "manhandling" of journalists during the sealing of the United News of India (UNI) premises by authorities following a high court order.
In a statement, the PCI said that several journalists at the news agency claimed they were physically removed by the Delhi Police and CRPF personnel from their workplace "by use of force", and were not even allowed to collect their personal belongings.
"The PCI expresses deep shock at the manhandling of journalists while at work at the United News of India premises at 9, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, by police last evening following a court order regarding a land dispute," the PCI said.
The PCI also condemned in the "strongest possible" terms the "highhandedness unleashed on the journalists, including women workers."
The PCI emphasised that the right to work is a constitutional right and stands in solidarity with the affected journalists. They maintained that the authorities should have exercised restraint, especially since the journalists had informed them that the management had not yet communicated the need to vacate the premises after the court order.
"PCI urges the authorities to take prompt action against whoever was responsible for such misconduct, as it would help instil confidence within the journalist fraternity that the right to work of the press is an important part of a democracy," the statement said.
The UNI premises were sealed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs' Land and Development Office (L&DO) on Friday following a high court order -- a move the media organisation termed as an "unprecedented atrocity" and "attack on freedom of media".
