Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Sep 3: Two separate incidents of cyber fraud have been reported in Brahmavar and Udupi, resulting in a combined financial loss of over Rs 25 lac.
In the first case, Alisha (26) from Varamballi village in Brahmavar was deceived by a fraudster who promised her a job. Between May 29 and August 16, 2024, the accused convinced Alisha to transfer a total of Rs 8,96,448 through Google Pay and PhonePe from her Canara Bank account in Brahmavar and HDFC Bank account in Udupi. Additionally, when she tried to file a complaint with cybercrime authorities through the Legal Forum website, an additional Rs 37,000 was fraudulently taken from her. A case has been registered at the Brahmavar police station.
In the second incident, S Abdul Rahiman Saheb (67) from Bailakere, Udupi, fell victim to an investment scam. While researching the stock market on YouTube and online platforms, he came across a WhatsApp group link for ‘Marval Stock K6’. An unknown person in the group persuaded him to invest in various stock market schemes. Between July 24 and August 26, 2024, he deposited a total of Rs 16,10,000 into multiple bank accounts. However, neither the invested amount nor any promised returns have been received, leading to significant financial loss. A case has been filed at the Udupi city cyber-crime police station.
Both cases are currently under investigation, and authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant against online scams.