Pune: In a shocking incident with links to cybercrime, 55-year-old Laxman Sadhu Shinde, a businessman from Kothrud, Pune, was found murdered in Patna, Bihar. Police investigations suggest that Shinde was targeted through a fraudulent online scheme, ultimately leading to his death by strangulation.
Shinde had reportedly been looking for discounted industrial tools and machinery for his business when he came across an online offer that appeared legitimate. Communicating through email, the fraudsters lured him with promises of machinery at significantly reduced prices. Believing the deal to be genuine, Shinde traveled to Patna—unaware that he was walking into a deadly trap.
His sudden disappearance raised alarm bells among family members, who subsequently filed a missing person’s report at the Kothrud Police Station in Pune. The case took a grim turn when his body was discovered in Patna, triggering a full-scale investigation by local police.
With assistance from authorities in Pune, Patna police have launched a manhunt to track down those responsible for the brutal killing. Preliminary findings point toward a premeditated crime rooted in cyber deception.
Law enforcement officials have issued a stern warning to the business community, urging them to exercise caution when dealing with unknown online vendors—particularly those offering unusually low prices. They emphasized the growing threat of cyber fraud and advised verifying all digital transactions through secure and trustworthy channels.
