MARGAO
A woman from Benaulim have been cheated of Rs 1.68 lakh by unknown accused persons after inducing her to make the payments by making false representations of profit.
In her complaint, Sanjana Meher stated that between 31/07/2026, to 22/09/2026, the unknown accused person contacted her through WhatsApp and induced her to join a Telegram group for completing product-related tasks in exchange for monetary rewards.
Initially the complainant received payments for completing the assigned tasks, thereby gaining the complainant's trust. Subsequently, the accused induced her to make multiple payments on the pretext of completing further tasks and recovering the amounts previously invested, while promising higher returns and profits.
Believing the representations made by the accused, the complainant made multiple payments amounting to a total of Rs. 1,68,798 into different bank accounts. However, the accused dishonestly induced the complainant by making false representations of profit and cheated her of the amount through the use of electronic communication devices and online platforms.
