Mumbai: Collegian clicks on link offering 'adult services', loses Rs 2.74 lakh to cyber cheats

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A collegian lost Rs 2.74 lakh to cyber fraudsters after he clicked on a link that offered obscene photographs and video calls on Instagram, a police officer said on Friday.

The link was offering adult services for Rs 2000, which the Bhandup-based victim clicked, the officer said.

"He ended up paying Rs 4,999 under various pretexts. When he refused to transfer more money, he received a threatening phone call from a new number. The caller identified himself as Ravindra Singh and claimed to be an officer of Uttar Pradesh Police. He accused the victim of sexually harassing a girl," the officer said.

Out of fear, the collegian transferred Rs 2.74 lakh. However, he later realized he had been cheated. Based on his complaint, a case was registered against an unidentified person.

A further probe is underway," the Bhandup police station officer said.

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