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Crime
Gujarat Businessman Stolen Rs 1.24 Crore in Fake Cyber Forensic Specialist Scam
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:36 AM
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A Gujarat businessman lost ₹1.24 crore after falling victim to a fraudster posing as a government cyber forensic specialist and offering lucrative forex trading opportunities.
A Gujarat businessman was approached by an individual claiming to be a government cyber forensic specialist, who offered him lucrative forex trading opportunities.
The businessman invested ₹1.24 crore, but the promised returns never materialised. The fraudster used sophisticated tactics to appear legitimate.
He has reported the incident to the local police and the cybercrime cell, and authorities are now investigating the case.
The incident underscores the rising threat of cyber fraud targeting business professionals across India.
The businessman invested ₹1.24 crore, but the promised returns never materialised. The fraudster used sophisticated tactics to appear legitimate.
He has reported the incident to the local police and the cybercrime cell, and authorities are now investigating the case.
The incident underscores the rising threat of cyber fraud targeting business professionals across India.