Nagpur: A 32-year-old man from Nagpur lost ₹2.45 lakh in an online share trading scam. Dheeraj Khapekar, a resident of Timki, was contacted by a scammer posing as Rupali S on Instagram. The scammer gained his trust by assigning him online tasks and then convinced him to invest in share trading, promising huge profits.
Over time, Khapekar deposited ₹2,45,956 into various accounts provided by the scammer. However, when he didn’t receive any returns, he realized he had been duped and filed a complaint with the Tehsil Police Station.
The police have registered a case under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of Bhartiya nyay Sanhita and are investigating the matter. This incident serves as a reminder to be cautious when investing online and to verify the authenticity of the investment opportunities.