Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Malabar Hill Resident Duped Of ₹5.62 Crore In Investment Scam Via Topface, WhatsApp; Case Registered

Mumbai: A major fraud case has been registered by the South Cyber Police Station in Mumbai, following a complaint from a victim who was duped into transferring a staggering ₹5.62 crore through fraudulent means. The victim is resident of Malbar Hill.

The incident occurred between July 27, 2024, and February 12, 2025, when the victim was contacted by a woman named Aakruti Desai and her accomplices. The fraudsters approached the victim via Topface and WhatsApp, promising substantial profits in exchange for investment. Through deceptive tactics, they gained the victim's trust and convinced them to transfer a total of ₹5.62 crore to various bank accounts.

The complaint was filed on April 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the South Cyber Police Station, Mumbai, leading to the registration of a criminal case under sections 318(4), 319(2), 336(2), 336(3), 61(2) of the BNS and sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and no assets have been seized. Investigations are ongoing to track down the culprits and recover the defrauded amount.