Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Victims Lose Millions in Cyber Frauds
Three people in India lost a lot of money to cyber fraudsters.
Two people in Pune lost over ₹42 lakh in separate scams.
One was tricked into an online task that promised good returns, and the other lost money in a fake share trading scheme.
In Hyderabad, a homemaker lost ₹2.3 crore after being promised high profits from stock market investments.
The fraudsters contacted the victims through messages and links, promising them quick profits.
The victims transferred money multiple times before realizing they had been cheated.
The police are investigating the cases and advising people to be careful with online investment offers.
Two Pune residents lost over ₹42 lakh in separate cyber fraud cases.
A Hyderabad homemaker lost ₹2.3 crore in an investment fraud.
Fraudsters used messages and online links to lure victims with promises of high returns.
Victims transferred money multiple times before realizing the scam.
Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the law.
- Who
- Three residents of Pune and Hyderabad, aged 52, 49, and 45
- What
- Cyber fraud resulting in loss of over ₹42 lakh and ₹2.3 crore
- When
- Between December 3, 2025 and January 19, 2024
- Where
- Pune and Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Fraudsters lured victims with fake investment schemes and high return promises
- Victim 1 Age
- 52 years
- Victim 1 Amount Lost
- ₹20.16 lakh
- Victim 1 Fraud Duration
- December 3-6, 2025
- Victim 2 Age
- 49 years
- Victim 2 Amount Lost
- ₹22.02 lakh
- Victim 2 Fraud Duration
- December 30, 2023 - January 28, 2024
- Victim 3 Age
- 45 years
- Victim 3 Amount Lost
- ₹2.3 crore
- Victim 3 Fraud Duration
- December 23, 2023 - January 19, 2024
- Police Station (Pune)
- Alankar Police Station
- Legal Action (Pune)
- Cases registered under BNS and IT Act
- Police Station (Hyderabad)
- Cybercrime Police Station
- Legal Action (Hyderabad)
- FIR registered under relevant sections
