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Pune residents lose Rs 98 lakh in four online frauds in a day
Four Pune residents lost nearly Rs 98.37 lakh to cyber fraudsters in a single day, police said. In the biggest case, a 43-year-old from Handewadi was cheated of Rs 47.35 lakh after…
The Story in Brief
Four Pune residents lost nearly Rs 98.37 lakh to cyber fraudsters in a single day, police said. In the biggest case, a 43-year-old from Handewadi was cheated of Rs 47.35 lakh after being lured by an online investment platform promising high returns. A 32-year-old from Sinhagad Road lost Rs 27 lakh in a similar investment scam. A third victim lost Rs 20.94 lakh when fraudsters used his bank accounts to route stolen money. In the fourth case, a 33-year-old woman lost Rs 3.08 lakh in a fake work-from-home scheme. All cases have been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
The Indian Opinion
Headlines about cyber fraud make it seem like every Indian is a click away from ruin. But the real story is more mundane: greed, haste, and the illusion of easy money. Lured by 'unusually high returns' or 'commissions for tasks', victims willingly transfer cash to strangers. The narrative of powerless victims overlooks personal responsibility. The test for each of us is simple: would you hand Rs 47 lakh to a stranger on WhatsApp? The answer should decide where the blame truly lies.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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