Cyber Unit Pulwama thwarts online scams, recovers Rs 1,44,500

The Cyber Unit in Pulwama has achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing battle against financial fraud, seizing Rs 1,44,500 in two separate cases of online scams.The Cyber Cell swiftly investigated both incidents where victims were enticed via WhatsApp links promising lucrative work-from-home opportunities. These scams involved persuading victims to invest money with promises of high returns. Initially, small tasks were assigned to gain the victims’ trust, followed by requests for larger investments that resulted in substantial financial losses.