Mumbai Homemaker Loses Rs 6.43 Lakh to Cyber Fraudsters Posing as Job Recruiters

Mumbai, Borivali: A 41-year-old homemaker from Borivali, Mumbai, has become the latest victim of a cyber fraud scheme, losing Rs 6.43 lakh between November 30 and December 2. The victim was browsing Instagram reels when she encountered a link offering a part-time job to like and share videos. Initially earning Rs 200 for her participation, she was then added to a 'VIP group' on Telegram, where fraudsters encouraged her to invest money with promises of significant returns.

The woman invested Rs 3.07 lakh but was then pressured to transfer more funds under various pretexts, including taxes and fees. She eventually transferred an additional Rs 3.36 lakh by cheque to a bank account linked to one of the fraudsters. When she could not withdraw her money, she realized she had been scammed and approached the Borivali Police.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act, and investigations are underway.