Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Karnataka Investors Lose ₹2 Crore in Fake AI 'Trump' App Scam
People in Karnataka lost a lot of money in a scam using a fake app called "Trump Hotel Rental."
The app showed AI-generated photos and videos of Donald Trump and promised big profits if people invested.
Many people invested, hoping to earn a lot of money quickly.
The scammers then asked for more money or taxes but never gave the money back.
Now, the police are looking into what happened.
Over 200 investors in Karnataka lost over ₹2 crore to an AI-powered scam.
The fraudulent scheme used a mobile app named "Trump Hotel Rental".
The app displayed AI-generated content and promised high returns on investments.
Victims were encouraged to deposit money for the promise of quick gains.
Police have launched investigations across multiple cities in Karnataka.
- Who
- Over 200 investors in Karnataka
- What
- Cyber fraud using a fake mobile app, deceiving investors out of ₹2 crore.
- When
- Between January and April 2024, and investigations ongoing.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Victims were lured by promises of high returns, remote work, and investment benefits.
- Total Amount Lost
- ₹2 crore+
- Number of Investors Affected
- 200+
- App Name
- Trump Hotel Rental
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Promises
- High Returns, Remote Work, Investment Benefits
- Police Action
- Investigations launched in multiple cities
Sources
'Trump Hotel Rental' app: How 200 people lost over Rs 2 crore in this online investment scam
Woman searching for remote job loses Rs 7.5 lakh to cybercrooks
Senior citizen in Bengaluru falls victim to cybercrooks, loses Rs 2.5 lakh
