Two shocking cases of fraud in Bilaspur: Be careful!-Two recent fraud incidents in Bilaspur have shocked everyone. In one case, people were duped in the name of stock market, and in the other, by scaring children. Let’s know about these incidents in detail.
Stock market fraud: Rs 30 lakhs lost-A fake company, ‘Trade Genix’, duped 16 people of Rs 30 lakh 40 thousand by promising double profits in the stock market. Accused Anuj Memon lured people to invest in US dollars by conducting a seminar in a hotel and made a false promise of 2% daily profit. The police have arrested him and the investigation is on. This incident shows how people fall prey to fraud in the greed of making quick money.
Fraud by posing as a crime branch officer: Loss of Rs 8.5 lakh-In another case, a man threatened a woman over the phone by posing as a crime branch officer. He said that a case has been registered against her children for watching porn films. Out of fear, the woman transferred Rs 8.5 lakh to the accused’s account. Later she got suspicious and lodged a complaint with the police. The police are searching for the accused. This incident shows how people cheat by taking advantage of fear.
Caution is the biggest protection-The police have appealed to the people to be cautious of such greed and threats. Before investing in any investment scheme, investigate it thoroughly and do not fall for the words of people threatening by posing as officers. If something like this happens, inform the police immediately.