₹1.53 Crore Cyber Fraud in Jharkhand: Two Arrested in Connection with Investment Scam

A recent cybercrime case in Jharkhand has exposed a sophisticated investment scam, where a victim lost ₹1.53 crore. The investigation conducted by the Ranchi CID Cyber Crime Police Station unveiled the methods used by the cybercriminals. The victim was contacted via WhatsApp and tempted to invest. The cybercriminals then provided links that facilitated the fraud. Police arrested Aira Lakshma Reddy from Karimnagar, Telangana, and Mohammad Asif from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the case. The investigation revealed the use of multiple bank accounts where the victim was asked to deposit the money. One account, associated with IDFC First Bank, received ₹58 lakh in just two days. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal indicated that the account was linked to multiple cases across India. The Jharkhand CID has issued a public appeal, cautioning citizens against investment scams. They advised against clicking on links from social media platforms, registering through unknown links, and transferring money without proper verification. The CID has also encouraged the public to report any instances of cyber fraud via the cyber helpline or the designated online portal.