The Coimbatore city cybercrime police recently arrested two individuals involved in a large-scale online fraud, amounting to Rs17 crore. The case has international connections, with links to criminal syndicates operating in Cambodia and Saudi Arabia.
The fraud came to light when Karthikeyan, an IT employee from Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, received a message on his mobile phone promising high returns on an online investment scheme. Trusting the offer, Karthikeyan made multiple investments. However, he soon realized that he had been scammed and reported the incident to the local cybercrime police.
An investigation was initiated, and the police registered a case based on Karthikeyan’s complaint. Further inquiries revealed that the perpetrators had coordinated the scam from abroad, operating out of Cambodia and Saudi Arabia. Two men, allegedly involved in the fraudulent scheme, were arrested in connection with the crime.
The police are continuing their investigation, and efforts are underway to track down other individuals involved in this international online fraud.
