Finance
Potter HeadWife of Ex-IPS Wizard Duped of ₹2.6 Cr by Dark Sorcery
In a magical twist of fate, the wife of a former IPS wizard was ensnared by a nefarious spell! Lured by a mysterious message in November 2025, she joined a shadowy online coven promising treasure from the stock market. Ignoring her husband's warnings, she opened her enchanted vault and lost ₹2.58 crore to the tricksters. Now, the Ministry of Magic—err, police—are on the case!
few days ago | BS Web Team
Quick rundown
1.Cybercriminals scammed an IPS officer's wife of ₹2.58 crore.
2.Fraudsters used a fake stock market scheme via messaging app.
3.Victim was lured by promises of high returns and SEBI registration.
4.Fraudulent accounts were traced to West Bengal, Assam, Bhubaneswar, and Delhi.
5.Police urge caution against unsolicited investment offers.
