Online Investment Fraud Duo Nabbed After Multi-State Police Operation

Police have apprehended two individuals accused of cheating a man, Pankaj Dwivedi, out of Rs 1.46 lakh through online investment scams promising high returns. The arrests were made following a detailed multi-state operation involving technical investigations across Delhi and Ludhiana.

The victim was initially contacted for a part-time job related to online hotel ratings, where he was compensated for small tasks to gain his trust. Later, he was lured into investing larger sums in 'prepaid tasks' with guarantees of significant returns. After repeated transactions, more money was demanded under false pretenses.

Using surveillance and technical analysis, police tracked down and arrested Puneet Sharma in Ludhiana. His interrogation led to capturing co-accused Manish in Delhi. The duo allegedly used a network of accounts to facilitate the fraud. Further investigations are ongoing, according to the police.