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Crime
Surat Man Arrested Over ₹1.52 Crore Online Investment Scam
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 05:49 PM
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A man was detained by Surat police for orchestrating an online investment scam that defrauded victims of ₹1.52 crore.
Surat police arrested a suspect on Thursday for allegedly running an online investment scam that defrauded victims of ₹1.52 crore.
The accused is accused of luring investors through a fake investment platform and diverting the money to personal accounts.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and the suspect may face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The accused is accused of luring investors through a fake investment platform and diverting the money to personal accounts.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and the suspect may face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.