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Crime
Gujarat Man Defrauded of Rs 5.88 Lakh in E‑Commerce Profit Scam
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:41 AM
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A resident of Gujarat was duped of Rs 5.88 lakh after being promised high returns from an e‑commerce venture.
A man from Gujarat reported that he was lured into an online investment scheme that promised substantial profits from e‑commerce activities. He transferred a total of Rs 5.88 lakh to the promoters based on these assurances.
According to the complaint, the promised returns never materialised and the contact persons became unreachable shortly after receiving the funds. The victim approached local police, who have opened an investigation into the alleged fraud.
Authorities are now seeking to trace the perpetrators and recover the amount lost by the complainant. The case highlights growing concerns over online investment scams that exploit the allure of quick gains in the e‑commerce sector.
The police have urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited investment offers and to verify the credibility of any e‑commerce platform before committing funds.
According to the complaint, the promised returns never materialised and the contact persons became unreachable shortly after receiving the funds. The victim approached local police, who have opened an investigation into the alleged fraud.
Authorities are now seeking to trace the perpetrators and recover the amount lost by the complainant. The case highlights growing concerns over online investment scams that exploit the allure of quick gains in the e‑commerce sector.
The police have urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited investment offers and to verify the credibility of any e‑commerce platform before committing funds.