The defense attorney based in the Karenation was reportedly deceived by cyber criminals almost £6 Lakh when he lured himself into a false investment scheme. The fraudsters lured a 38 -year -old advocate in investing in the Trump Hotels rental system and said they would receive high returns, the police said on Monday.
Cyber criminals used a video with generated AI with US President Donald Trump, a trap in which a lawyer fell.
The incident was announced on May 6, when the victim went to the Police Station of the Central Crime Police Station to file a complaint, the police said.
What happened to the advocate of Karnataka?
The lawyer said in his statement that in January this year he encountered a video on YouTube offering an investment opportunity in “Donald Trump Hotel Rentals”.
When he clicked the link, the mobile app was directed to download.
It was then asked to fill in the form that included sending your bank account data and IFSC.
According to the police, the victim followed the instructions and paid £ £1 500 to activate his account. He promised him 3 % return on his investment.
Initially he received revenues and made profits from his investment.
He trusted this system, invested more money when fraudsters asked and hoped to double their income.
In total stored £5,93,240 for various bank accounts, UPI ID and digital wallets between January 25 and April 4.
However, it ceased to accept revenues and was unable to restore the invested amount.
According to the IT law, the case was registered and Section 318 (4) (cheating) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police said.
During the investigation it was found that the complainant was deceived by a “false” reference.
As a result £1.5 Lakh in the bank account to which the money was transferred was frozen, the policeman said.
The police urged the public to stay on the alert and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
“It turned out that Crores Rupees were cheated all over the country through false links, such as the Trump Hotel Hotel Hotel scheme, which fakely promises to double your money.
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