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400 Fake SIM Cards Used to Dupe Investors of Rs 33 Crore in Vadodara
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What Happened?
Vadodara police arrested four individuals for allegedly cheating citizens of over Rs 33 crore through fake stock market and forex trading schemes. The accused used over 400 fake SIM cards to target victims nationwide.
Key points
- Four individuals arrested for cheating citizens of Rs 33 crore.
- Accused used over 400 fake SIM cards to activate WhatsApp accounts.
- 87 complaints linked to the accused registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
- Fraudulent activities occurred between February 8 and April 21, 2026.
- Victims were lured with promises of high returns from stock market investments.
- Accused impersonated a police officer to enhance credibility.
Key insights
- The fraud could lead to increased scrutiny of investment schemes in India.
- Victims may become more cautious about online investment opportunities.
- The case may prompt law enforcement to enhance cyber crime prevention measures.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing issue of investment fraud targeting unsuspecting citizens.
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Vadodara· CityMark Securities Limited· OrganizationDr Rajiv Singh· PersonKhushi Goyal· PersonACP Godse· PersonSubodh alias Raju Sharma· PersonKaran Bhashani· PersonSarvesh alias Ganu Patil· PersonAryan Panchal· Person
Source
India Today
