Chikkamagaluru person duped of Rs 1.28 crore in facebook trading scam
Chikkamagaluru: A person from Shivapura village in Kadur taluk of the district was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.28 crore after falling victim to a fraudulent advertisement on Facebook. A case has been registered at the cyber police station in this regard.
According to the complaint, the victim came across an online trading advertisement titled ‘FYERS’ on Facebook and subsequently joined a WhatsApp group named ‘F-8FYERS Securities’. Lured by the promise of high returns, the person invested large sums of money in the scheme in a phased manner.
Over time, the victim transferred a total amount of Rs1,28,10,000. However, no returns were provided as promised. It was only later that the person realised they had been cheated.
Following the incident, the person approached the cyber police station and filed a complaint. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.
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Two-wheeler rider killed after ramming tanker near Arkula Bridge in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A two-wheeler rider was killed on Sunday morning after his vehicle collided with a tanker from behind near Arkula Bridge, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Ashfaq (22), a resident of Farangipete.
According to reports, the tanker was heading towards BC Road when the two-wheeler rammed into it from behind near a furniture shop close to Arkula Bridge. Ashfaq sustained severe injuries.
He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Padil where he recived initial treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries while being taken to another private hospital in the city for further treatment, police added.
Traffic police have registered a case in connection with the incident.
