Online Fraudsters Dupe Elderly Woman of Rs23 Lakh in Cryptocurrency Scheme

An elderly woman from Nagpur fell victim to a sophisticated online fraud scheme that cost her a staggering Rs23 lakh. The fraudsters, operating between December 20 and January, targeted the woman by adding her to a WhatsApp group. With promises of high returns through virtual gold trade and cryptocurrency investments, they lured her into transferring funds from various accounts. Despite her investments, the victim did not receive any profits, leading her to lodge a complaint with the cyber police station.