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- A 40-year-old man from Virar was defrauded of nearly Rs 5 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement for escort services.
- The victim was prompted to pay a registration fee and subsequently transferred funds to multiple bank accounts under false pretenses.
- Police in Virar have registered a cheating case against three unidentified suspects.
- The incident highlights the risks associated with online financial scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
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Lalu Ture
Senior inspector
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“Virar police have registered a case against the accused.”
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…fee. He was then shown a woman’s photograph and allegedly instructed to make payments to different bank accounts. Despite paying Rs 4.9 lakh, he did not receive the promised service. Senior inspector Lalu Ture said Virar police have registered a case against the accused.
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