October 18th 2023.
A 26-year-old bookstall owner from Pimpri-Chinchwad recently became a victim of an online gaming fraud. This unfortunate incident occurred between January and July of this year, resulting in a loss of ₹45.53 lakh.
According to an officer from the Pimpri police, the complainant had downloaded an online rummy app and linked his bank account to it. He kept transferring funds to the UPI IDs provided to him at regular intervals, amounting to a total of ₹69.88 lakh. Furthermore, he was able to withdraw ₹24.35 lakh from the app.
However, his account was suddenly blocked in August. The man soon realised that he had been scammed, and his remaining ₹45.53 lakh had been trapped in the app. He filed a complaint with the Pimpri police on Tuesday.
The incident serves as a reminder to be wary of online frauds and to only use trusted gaming platforms. It is important to keep a tab on the amount of money transferred and ensure that the account remains secure.
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