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Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Goregaon Retired LIC Employee Duped Of ₹97.70 Lakh In Fake Stock Trading Scam After Facebook Ad; Case Registered
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The amount lost in the scam is reported to be substantial, totaling ₹97. The victim, a 61-year-old retired employee, was allegedly cheated of a significant amount of money.
A complaint has been registered regarding a scam involving stock market investments. The victim, a 61-year-old retired employee, was allegedly cheated of a significant amount of money. An investigation is underway after the complaint was filed at a cyber police station.
The scam is believed to have started with a social media advertisement that promised high returns on investments. The victim was added to a messaging group with numerous members after responding to the ad.
Further details about the scam and the ongoing investigation are available from the source. The amount lost in the scam is reported to be substantial, totaling ₹97.70 lakh.
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Category: library Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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