Bhopal Sees 9 Cyber Fraud Cases in 24 Hours

In a shocking series of events, Bhopal has witnessed nine cases of cyber fraud in just 24 hours, with individuals losing thousands of rupees to fraudsters.

The cases were reported from various parts of the city, with three youths from Piplani being among the victims.

Rajaram Singh, a 21-year-old resident of Ravidas Global Skill Park, lost Rs 31,295, while Ankit Sahu, a 31-year-old from Nizamuddin Colony, was defrauded of Rs 36,000.

Pankaj Kumar, a 27-year-old from B-Sector, Piplani, lost the highest amount among the three, with a loss of Rs 90,000.

The victims approached the cyber police, following which the Piplani police registered cases against the fraudsters.

In other incidents, Lakhan Prajapati of Vijay Nagar, Chandbad, lost Rs 1.11 lakh, while Kailash Chandra Saxena, a 76-year-old from Misrod, was cheated of Rs 96,000 by a fraudster posing as a central discom official.

Amit Kumar was defrauded of Rs 70,000 on the pretext of online vehicle registration, while Rajnikant Mishra lost Rs 35,300 during a fake goods-booking transaction.

Another case was reported by Sushil Kumar Gupta, who lost an undisclosed amount to fraudsters.

Anshul Vaskale, a 23-year-old from Bag Sewania, lost Rs 1.68 lakh after clicking on an internship link while watching reels.

She was added to a Telegram group and initially asked to pay Rs 800 before being assigned hotel-rating tasks.

However, the fraudsters gradually won her confidence and asked her to transfer larger amounts, eventually blocking her account when she sought a refund.

In another case, Santosh Kumar Parmar was cheated of Rs 54,000 on the pretext of arranging a loan.

The series of cyber fraud cases has raised concerns about the safety of online transactions in the city.

The police have advised citizens to be cautious while making online transactions and to verify the authenticity of websites and individuals before sharing personal or financial information.

The incidents highlight the need for increased awareness about cyber fraud and the importance of reporting such cases to the authorities.

The city's cyber police are investigating the cases and are working to track down the fraudsters and bring them to justice.

The incidents are a reminder that cyber fraud can happen to anyone, and it is essential for citizens to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from such crimes.