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Maharashtra: Woman loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud in Nagpur

Updated on: 19 August,2023 06:03 PM IST  |  Nagpur
mid-day online correspondent |

A 26-year-old Nagpur woman lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling prey to online cyber fraud

Maharashtra: Woman loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud in Nagpur

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A Nagpur woman lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling prey to online cyber fraud.


According to the police, complainant recently received an offer through the Telegram app for an online job.


"She was told to complete a few simple online tasks and received some amount," the official said.


"Later, the woman was lured with the promise of more income and was persuaded to make 'investments'. This way, she paid Rs 2.4 lakh to the fraudsters who were in touch with her through the app," said the police official.

The woman approached police on Friday. A case has been registered under Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code.

(with inputs from PTI)

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