Rs 65 Crore Cyber Fraud: Youth from West Bengal Arrested for Defrauding 300 People Nationwide
In a major cyber fraud case, Kolkata Police's Lalbazar detectives have arrested Tanmoy Pal, a resident of Barasat in North 24 Parganas, for allegedly duping over 300 individuals across India of a staggering ₹65 crore. The investigation revealed that Pal operated his fraudulent activities from his home, luring victims under the pretext of profitable share investments.
Police sources disclosed that Pal created WhatsApp groups to target unsuspecting individuals. Using fake logos of SEBI and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, he built trust among his victims. Initially, he returned small amounts to their accounts to gain credibility, only to shut down the groups later and disappear with larger sums.
Reports suggest that victims from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, and Bengaluru fell prey to the scam. One Kolkata resident lost over ₹63.94 lakh, prompting a complaint that led to Pal's arrest.
Lalbazar officials used the centralized JMCIS (JCCT Management Information System) portal to trace the bank accounts linked to Pal’s activities, uncovering the massive scale of his operation. Investigators are now working with police from other states to recover the funds and gather additional evidence.
Further interrogation is expected to reveal how Pal transferred the money and whether other accomplices were involved.
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