NOIDA: A Bihar man was arrested for allegedly cheating investors out of Rs 3.3 crore through fake share market investment schemes that promised high returns.According to cops, around Rs 60 lakh linked to the fraud was routed through 32-year-old Bunty Kumar’s bank account. Complaints filed on the National Cyber Reporting Platform (NCRP), along with technical surveillance and local intelligence inputs, helped cops trace him.Kumar, from Bihar’s Purnea district, is the fifteenth arrest in the case, with 14 other accused already in jail. An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the BNS and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act.Investigations revealed that the accused and his aides tricked people by promising big profits from share market investments. They contacted victims through calls and messaging apps and convinced them to send money to specific bank accounts, claiming it was for trading and investment opportunities.Officials confirmed that approximately Rs 60 lakh linked to fraudulent transactions was traced to Kumar’s bank account, and a complaint had already been registered on the NCRP portal. Cops also seized two mobile phones. Cops believe the devices may contain important evidence about the fraud and others who were targeted.Police have urged people to be cautious when dealing with online investment offers. Citizens are advised not to trust investment plans received through WhatsApp messages or unwanted calls. They also said to avoid clicking on unknown links and never share personal documents like Aadhaar details, PAN information, or bank account details with strangers.In case of cyber fraud or suspicious online activity, citizens are encouraged to immediately contact the cybercrime helpline number 1930 or file a complaint on the official website www.cybercrime.gov.in.
