In a significant breakthrough, the Ernakulam rural district crime branch has arrested the primary suspect in a case involving the swindling of approximately Rs1.25 crore from a homemaker through a fake online trading scheme. The arrested individual has been identified as Vijay Sonkhar, a 27-year-old resident of Chamundanagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The victim, a woman from Aluva, was introduced to the fraudulent online trading group through social media. The accused promised her substantial profits from investments in online trading, and initially, she started with a small investment. However, as she continued to invest more, the scam escalated, leading her to lose a significant amount of money—approximately Rs1.25 crore.
The police, after thorough investigation, tracked down Sonkhar, who had been on the run. He was arrested and is currently under police custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify any other individuals who may have been involved in the scam.
This case highlights the growing concern of online trading frauds, which prey on unsuspecting individuals, especially those unfamiliar with the complexities of online investments. The police have advised the public to exercise caution when dealing with online financial offers, particularly those promising high, guaranteed returns.
