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₹7.7 Lakh Cyber Fraud: Victim Duped by Telegram Investment Scheme

Bhubaneswar, Odisha(Newshub Desk) – In a significant breakthrough, cyber police have dismantled a fraud operation that conned a victim out of ₹7.7 lakh through deceptive job offers and investment schemes on WhatsApp and Telegram. The fraudsters initially approached the victim via WhatsApp, offering a lucrative part-time job. The victim was later added to a Telegram…

Cyber Fraud Exposed: ₹5,000 Crore Stolen Through 20,000 Mule Accounts

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Bhubaneswar, India ( Newshub Desk)– May 6, 2025 – Cyber fraud continues to plague financial institutions, with investigators uncovering over 20,000 mule accounts used to siphon ₹5,000 crore. Despite efforts by cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies, fraudsters are using economically disadvantaged individuals to set up accounts that facilitate illicit transactions. Mule accounts, often created…