Synopsis
A man named Harsh from Rewari district, Haryana, has been arrested for participating in a task-based scam on Telegram. The scam involved enticing victims with work-from-home opportunities and significant returns, leading to financial losses.Key Takeaways
- Harsh from Rewari district arrested.
- Task-based scam exploited victims via Telegram.
- Initial contact offered enticing job opportunities.
- Authorities recovered multiple electronic devices and cards.
- Investigation ongoing with frozen bank accounts.
Gurugram, April 14 (NationPress) An individual implicated in a task-based scam on Telegram has been apprehended in Gurugram, as reported by an official on Monday.
The accused has been identified as Harsh, hailing from Rewari district in Haryana.
The scam was uncovered following a victim’s complaint lodged at the cybercrime police station in Manesar on April 12.
“In response to the complaint, a case was filed under the relevant sections at the cybercrime police station in Manesar,” the official stated.
Authorities also confiscated five mobile phones, one laptop, 47 SIM cards, 11 cheque books, and 47 ATM cards from the suspect's possession.
“In this scheme, individuals who invest a specific amount are confronted with increasingly challenging tasks that require additional payments, all while being enticed with ‘considerable’ returns,” the official elaborated.
The victim initially received a message on Telegram advertising an attractive work-from-home opportunity with high rewards.
“This initial contact directed the victim to a Telegram channel, where he was promised payments for reviewing products on Google. To build trust, the fraudsters made minor payments for initial tasks. Soon after, they implemented the ‘prepaid task’ system, which offered substantial returns on investments,” the official indicated.
However, when the victim attempted to withdraw his funds, he was denied access to his account.
“The fraudsters claimed ‘server issues’, but the victim recognized he had been scammed and reported the matter to the cyber cell,” he added.
Following an investigation, the police team apprehended the suspect in Vatika India Next, Sector-82, Gurugram.
“Authorities have since frozen several bank accounts linked to the scam and are continuing their investigation,” the official concluded.
