Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Indore Man Duped in Gas Agency Scam, Loses ₹1.44 Lakh
A man in Indore was tricked out of a lot of money.
Someone pretending to be from a gas company called him and said he owed money.
The scammer told him his gas would be turned off if he didn't pay.
They sent him a link, which he clicked, and it caused an app to be installed on his phone.
This app then stole over a lakh of rupees from his bank account.
The man reported the crime to the police who are now investigating the case.
A courier company operator in Indore was defrauded of ₹1.44 lakh.
The fraudster posed as an agent from 'Avantika Gas Service'.
The scammer threatened to disconnect the victim's gas connection due to a pending bill.
The victim clicked a link sent via WhatsApp, downloading an application.
The application led to the unauthorized deduction of funds from the victim's bank account.
- Who
- Bandu Sonar, a resident of Shri Mangal Nagar, was the victim. The fraudster posed as an agent from 'Avantika Gas Service'.
- What
- A courier company operator was defrauded of ₹1.44 lakh in a gas agency scam.
- When
- The incident occurred on December 6, 2024.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The fraudster's motivation was financial gain through deception.
- Victim
- Bandu Sonar
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- December 6, 2024
- Amount Duped
- ₹1.44 lakh
- Fraudulent Entity
- 'Avantika Gas Service' impersonator
- Crime Reported to
- Tilak Nagar Police