Solapur, 25 Dec (HS): A retired bank officer was

duped of Rs 60 lakh by promising good returns investment from share market.

Luring him by initial profit of Rs 10,000 on investment of Rs 30,000, the Cyber

Criminal made him a member of a WhatsApp group of share-holders, who talked

about hefty earnings through investment.

Misled by the group members, the victim Bank Officer

borrowed money and sold his jewellery he owned, and invested Rs 60 lakh between

July 5 and December 17. When he noticed that he was being duped, the victim finally

lodged a complaint with the police.

The Cyber Crime police are investigating into the fraud.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar