Victim of Guwahati Online Scam Recovers ₹5.5 Lakhs with Police Efforts
Guwahati Cyber Team Recovers ₹5.5 Lakhs from Fake Investment Scam
Guwahati: In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Police Station team in Guwahati has recovered ₹5.5 lakhs for a victim of an online scam. The funds were credited to the victim’s account after efforts by the police.
The victim, a resident of Zoo Tiniali in Guwahati, had initially fallen prey to a fraudulent online investment scheme. The scam caused him a significant loss of ₹40 lakhs. However, with the recovery of ₹5.5 lakhs, the authorities are making progress in retrieving more of the victim’s funds.
Efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining amount, with the police continuing to investigate the scam and track down those responsible. This case highlights the rising threat of fake online investment schemes and the importance of staying cautious when engaging in online financial transactions.
The Cyber team of Assam Police remain dedicated to helping victims of such frauds and recovering their lost money. This case serves as a warning for others to stay alert and avoid falling into similar traps.
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A team of Cyber PS recovered ₹5.5 lakhs after it was credited into victim’s bank account today. Earlier, the victim from Zoo Tiniali fell prey to fake online investment scam & lost ₹40 lakhs. Efforts are on to recover more funds of the victim. pic.twitter.com/13CE5mSrwg
— Guwahati Police (@GuwahatiPol) October 8, 2024
