Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Indore Woman Loses ₹24.16 Lakh in Online Job Scam
A woman in Indore was tricked into giving away all her money by online scammers who promised a part-time job with easy money.
She started by investing small amounts and getting some back, which made her trust them.
However, they kept asking for more and more money.
After she gave them a lot of money, the scammers disappeared, leaving her with nothing.
The police are now investigating what happened.
A 35-year-old homemaker from Indore was defrauded of ₹24.16 lakh in a part-time job scam.
Hemlata Chaurasia was lured through social media with the promise of online income.
She initially invested small amounts and received rewards, building her trust.
Over 17 days, she transferred funds from credit cards and borrowed from her brother.
The scammers disappeared after receiving the total amount, and a case was filed.
- Who
- Hemlata Chaurasia, a 35-year-old homemaker, was the victim.
- What
- Hemlata Chaurasia lost ₹24.16 lakh in a part-time job scam.
- When
- The scam occurred over 17 days, starting around October 15.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The victim was lured by the promise of earning money through a part-time online job.
- Victim
- Hemlata Chaurasia
- Age
- 35 years old
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Loss Amount
- ₹24.16 lakh
- Scam Type
- Part-time job scam
- Started On
- October 15
- Action
- Case registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita