Pune: A Kharadi resident lost ₹36.55 lakh in an online share trading scam after being lured with promises of an 800% return on investment. The victim, Amol Ramankat Surwade (38), was deceived through a fraudulent mobile app and link. Following his complaint, the Kharadi police registered a case against three individuals—Kriti Gupta, Ajay Garg, and Suhel Jagtiani—under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the IT Act. Authorities are currently investigating the case further.
In a separate incident, another victim was scammed out of ₹8.41 lakh after an unidentified individual contacted him via mobile, gained his trust, and convinced him to transfer funds to various bank accounts for stock market trading. Sanjeev Kumar Raghunandan Prasad (35), a resident of Hadapsar, lodged a complaint at the Wanawadi police station. Based on his report, a case has been filed against the unidentified caller, as well as the holders of the implicated mobile number and bank accounts.
The police are actively investigating both cases and urging citizens to remain cautious while engaging in online investment schemes. Authorities have advised the public to verify the authenticity of stock trading platforms before making any financial transactions to avoid falling prey to such scams.
