The Indore cell of the state cyber police arrested a man from Susner, Agar Malwa district for receiving Rs 4.5 lakh in connection with a major online fraud. The money was part of a larger Rs 1.42 crore Telegram investment scam.
Officials said the complainant, a resident of Bijalpur, Indore, filed a report on August 8, 2025, stating that unknown individuals had added him to a Telegram group and lured him into investing in a share market platform. Believing the promise of high returns, he transferred Rs 1.42 crore over three to four months before realizing it was a scam.
The case was registered under sections 318(4), 319(2) of BNS and section 66D of the IT Act. Inspector Anand Vasuniya and his team tracked the money trail and froze the defrauded amount. Investigation revealed that Rs 4.5 lakh had been transferred to the account of Prashant, 38, son of Ghanshyam Nagar, from Modi village, Susner tehsil. He was arrested on September 17, 2025, from his shop.
Police officials warned citizens that cyber fraudsters often use fake investment platforms to lure victims with promises of easy profits. People are advised to verify website authenticity, avoid giving access to social media accounts, and be cautious of online advertisements claiming quick money. Victims are urged to report fraud immediately via the cyber helpline 1930 or file a complaint.
