Guwahati Cyber Police Recover ₹5 Lakh for Online Scam Victim

Guwahati Police Crack Online Scam, Retrieve ₹5 Lakh for Fraud Victim
Guwahati; February 21, 2025: In a significant breakthrough, the Guwahati Cyber Police Station has recovered ₹5 lakh for a victim who lost ₹41.3 lakh in an online investment scam. The authorities are working tirelessly to retrieve the remaining amount.
According to officials, the victim was lured by fraudsters promising high returns through a fake investment scheme. Believing the claims, the individual invested a large sum before realizing the scam. Upon reporting the case, the cyber police launched an investigation and successfully recovered a portion of the lost money.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the scammers and recover the remaining funds. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious while making online investments and verify sources before transferring money.
For those affected by similar frauds, officials recommend reporting incidents immediately to enhance the chances of recovery.
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Cyber PS recovered ₹5 lakh for a victim who lost ₹41.3 lakh in a fake online investment scam. Efforts are ongoing to recover more funds. Stay alert, stay safe! #CyberSafety #ThinkBeforeYouClick @CMOfficeAssam @himantabiswa @assampolice @HardiSpeaks pic.twitter.com/Zo3BrtOjNA
— Guwahati Police (@GuwahatiPol) February 20, 2025