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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