The Dharamsala Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Una resident of Rs 59.74 lakh through a fake online investment app.
The accused have been identified as Vishnu Rawal (28) of Dargah Marg, Qureshi Mohalla, Khairabad, and Abhishek Panchal (36) of Sarvodaya Vihar Colony, Morak Aditya Nagar, both residents of Kota district, Rajasthan.
The duo was brought to Dharamsala on a transit remand and produced in court, which sent them to three days of police custody for further investigation.
According to the Cyber Crime Police, a case was registered on August 17, 2024, after a Una resident reported being lured into downloading a fake investment app promising high returns. The victim made 14–15 transactions, transferring a total of Rs 59.74 lakh, as the app allegedly displayed fabricated profits and repeatedly encouraged him to invest more.
The victim, employed in the private sector, reportedly took loans of Rs 20–22 lakh from banks and borrowed additional funds from relatives and friends, hoping to recover the invested amount with promised profits.
ASP Praveen Dhiman of Dharamsala Cyber Crime Police confirmed the arrests and stated that officers are investigating the accused for possible involvement in other online investment scams. Notices have also been issued to several other suspects connected to similar fraud cases.
