Agra cyber fraud: Victim loses ₹30 lakh via fake WhatsApp IDs

Cybercriminals in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, have defrauded a victim of ₹30 lakh by using fake WhatsApp identities and fraudulent mobile numbers. The perpetrators established trust with the victim through forged profiles and documents before pressuring them into transferring the funds.

The stolen amount was transferred via Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) into a bank account belonging to a firm named ‘Jai Durga Enterprises’. Local police are currently investigating whether this firm is legitimate or if the account is a ‘mule account’ used to launder the proceeds of the crime.

Following a formal complaint by the victim, Rajat Sharma, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Agra has registered a case against unidentified suspects. Authorities are working with banks to trace the transaction history, freeze the funds, and identify the individuals behind the IP addresses and mobile numbers used in the scam.