CHENNAI: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Cyber Crime police have arrested three individuals in Tiruchy in connection with a major online trading and investment fraud amounting to approximately Rs 1.17 crore. The arrests follow a meticulous investigation into a complaint filed by a victim from Chennai.

The victim, A Manoharan (58) of Vannarapettai, Chennai, was allegedly lured into fraudulent WhatsApp groups by individuals impersonating representatives of HSBC Securities and Bajaj Finserv Securities. The accused promised high returns from stock market investments. Believing these false claims, Manoharan transferred a total of Rs 1.17 crore between March 22, 2025, and May 14, 2025, to various bank accounts as instructed. He realized he had been cheated when the fraudsters gave excuses and d

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