Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Karnataka Man Duped of Rs 15.5 Lakh in Online Scam
A man in Karnataka was tricked into losing over 15 lakh rupees in an online scam.
It started when he got a message on WhatsApp about an investment opportunity.
He followed the instructions, gave out his bank details, and sent money to the scammers.
After sending the money, he was told to pay more and then a tax to get it back.
When he didn't get his money, he went to the police.
Now, the police are investigating what happened.
A 34-year-old man lost over Rs 15.5 lakh to an online scam.
The scam began with a WhatsApp message inviting him to an investment task.
The victim shared account details and made multiple payments.
Payments were made from his Maharashtra Bank account to a UPI-linked account.
The victim was asked to pay more and later a tax to retrieve the funds.
- Who
- A 34-year-old man named Ashwith.
- What
- A man lost over Rs 15.5 lakh to an online scam.
- When
- Between January 29 and June 19, 2025.
- Where
- Udupi, Karnataka.
- Why
- The man believed the fraudulent investment scheme to be genuine.
- Victim's Age
- 34
- Amount Lost
- Rs 15,52,650
- Location
- Karnataka
- Bank Account
- Maharashtra Bank in Mangaluru
- Scam Initiation
- WhatsApp message on January 28, 2025