The police have registered a case against three persons on charge of defrauding a person of over ₹14 lakh in an alleged online scam in Kasaragod.
The case was registered against Abhishek Kumar, Vikas Jain, and Shikha Sharma of an online firm on a complaint by Mathew Thomas, a resident of Karalam at Kinanoor in Kasaragod.
According to the complainant, he had transferred ₹14.05 lakh to multiple accounts linked to the accused via a mobile app of the firm between December 17 and January 16 last year, believing it to be an investment promising profits. However, he was neither provided the promised return nor was the money refunded.
With online fraud cases on the rise, the police have urged the public to be cautious. Victims of cyber fraud should report the matter immediately by calling the toll-free number 1930.
Published – February 04, 2025 06:59 pm IST