Man loses Rs 1.2 crore in online scam

Mangaluru: A man allegedly lost Rs 1.2 crore in an online scam that promised high returns. The complainant stated that on Aug 16, he received a WhatsApp message regarding online trading, which claimed that investing money would result in significant profits. Persuaded by the conversation, the complainant agreed to proceed. He was added to a WhatsApp group named VIP H2 Sharekhan Capital and was later sent a link to join the Sharekhan International Securities platform.
On Sept 1, the complainant transferred Rs 1 lakh to an account provided by the accused. Encouraged to invest more for greater returns, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 25 lakh to various accounts between Sept 1 and 15. When he attempted to withdraw his funds, he was informed that his account details were incorrect and that a protection mechanism had been activated, requiring an additional Rs 35 lakh to resolve the issue. Trusting this information, the complainant transferred Rs 35 lakh via RTGS. He then transferred another Rs 35 lakh, following similar instructions.
However, despite these efforts, the complainant was unable to withdraw his invested funds. After consulting with family and friends, he realised that he fell victim to a scam. He alleged that between Sept 1 and Oct 7, unknown individuals, posing as operators of the Sharekhan International Securities trading platform, defrauded him. A case was registered at CEN police station.
Woman falls prey to WFH scam, loses Rs 23.5L
A woman allegedly lost Rs 23.5 lakh in a work-from-home scam. In a complaint, she said that on Sept 21, she received a WhatsApp message offering an opportunity to earn money through online jobs from home. Although she initially expressed disinterest, the accused convinced her to participate by clicking on a link. She was told that by liking restaurants, places and hotels, and giving 5-star ratings along with comments, she could earn money from home.
The accused then sent a Telegram link, asking the complainant to join a group. After clicking the link, a person named Saanvi Jain transferred Rs 210 to the complainant's bank account as a reward. Trusting the scheme, the complainant completed the tasks assigned and, following further instructions, allegedly transferred a total of Rs 23.5 lakh from her bank account to various accounts provided by the accused.
Realising she was scammed, she filed a complaint and a case was registered at Bajpe police station.