PANAJI
The Cyber Crime Cell of Goa Police is investigating yet another complaint of financial fraud wherein a local has been cheated of Rs 22 lakh.
In his complaint to the Cyber police, the complainant alleged that a Facebook user duped him of a whopping amount on the pretext of helping with more money for his daughter’s kidney treatment.
“The unknown Facebook user took advantage of the complainant’s situation. We are investigating the case,” SP Nidhin Valsan, heading the Cyber Crime Cell, told The Goan.
As per the complaint, the fraudster befriended the complainant on Facebook and remained in constant touch through online mode only. The cybercriminal offered to help the complainant financially when the latter disclosed his daughter’s kidney ailment and a huge amount for her treatment.
“The fraudster convinced the complainant to transfer his money into the former’s account as he (accused) has to convert foreign currency into Indian rupees. The complainant eventually realised he was cheated of the amount he had saved for his daughter’s treatment. A complaint was thereafter filed,” sources said.
The Cyber police have registered a case under relevant sections of the IT Act and are tracking the criminal through their expertise.
