ಹೂಡಿಕೆ ಹೆಸರಿನಲ್ಲಿ 32.68 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ. ಆನ್‌ಲೈನ್ ವಂಚನೆ: ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲು

According to a report by Vartha Bharati, the Karkala Rural Police have registered a case of online financial fraud involving the loss of 32.68 lakh rupees. The victim, identified as Lakshman, reportedly fell prey to a fraudulent investment scheme advertised through a social media platform.

Authorities state that the victim encountered a video on Facebook promising high returns on investments. After clicking the link, he was added to a WhatsApp group where unidentified individuals persuaded him to invest in various stocks and initial public offerings (IPOs). Between July 7 and August 4, the victim transferred a total of 32,68,000 rupees in multiple installments to accounts provided by the suspects.

Despite the transfers, the victim never received the promised returns or the return of his principal investment. The suspects subsequently ceased communication, leading the victim to file a formal complaint with the Karkala Rural Police. Local law enforcement is currently investigating the incident as part of an ongoing effort to address the rise in digital investment scams targeting residents in the region.