The Kochi Cyber Police have registered a case of an alleged online stock trading scam in which a 62-year-old resident of Edappally lost ₹2.14 crore.
Police said the complainant was lured by fraudsters with the promise of higher returns on investment after they contacted him using details he had shared through a link he came across on Facebook.
The complainant allegedly transferred the amount to the accused from four bank accounts between October 30 and December 3. The suspect became after they did not pay the refund as promised. They also blocked his phone when he tried to contact him. He filed the complaint after realizing he had been defrauded.
Published – 15 Dec 2025 22:39 IST
