Mumbai: A 27-year-old tech professional from Bhandup was allegedly duped of Rs 8.40 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him into a task-based investment scam through Telegram groups, promising lucrative returns for simple online activities.

Victim Files Complaint With Police

The victim, Sagar Vijay Magre, a Quality Analyst employed with Wipro in Navi Mumbai and a resident of Tembhipada, Bhandup (West), filed a complaint at the Bhandup Police Station after realizing he had fallen prey to an online scam.

A case has been registered against unknown persons under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act. Police are currently investigating the matter.

How The Scam Unfolded

According to the FIR, the fraud occurred between August 18 and 26

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