A woman living in Shankarpuri, Roorkee, allegedly lost 1.97 lakh after strangers offered her online work through social media platforms. Kotwali Roorkee police have registered a first information report against an unknown accused and started an investigation.
The complaint alleges that the woman was using Instagram on 14 September when she received a link. After opening it, she found a WhatsApp number and was contacted with an offer to work online.
How the alleged fraud unfolded
According to the complaint, the person communicating with her sought her bank account details and directed her to continue the work through Telegram. She was then asked to contact a Telegram account using the name Maniksha Sharma and complete assigned tasks.
The woman was later directed to message another Telegram account identified as Arjun Sharma. She told police that money then began leaving her bank account. After withdrawals reached a total of 1.97 lakh, she realised that she had allegedly been defrauded.
The complainant had already reported the matter through cyber helpline 1930. She subsequently approached Kotwali Roorkee police and requested action against those involved.
Police investigation
Police have registered the case under the fraud provision against an unidentified accused. Sub-inspector Manoj Rawat has been assigned the investigation.
The available complaint identifies the digital contacts and the route through which the alleged communication took place. The police investigation will establish who operated those accounts and examine the movement of money from the woman’s bank account.
The case remains an allegation at this stage. No accused person has been identified or convicted in the information available.
Conclusion
A Roorkee woman allegedly lost 1.97 lakh after an online work offer led to communications across Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram. Kotwali Roorkee police have registered a case against an unknown accused, with Sub-inspector Manoj Rawat handling the investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money did the woman allegedly lose?
She allegedly lost 1.97 lakh from her bank account.
Q. Where does the complainant live?
The woman is a resident of Shankarpuri in Roorkee.
Q. How did the alleged contact begin?
She received a link while using Instagram on 14 September. The link led to a WhatsApp number and an online work offer.
Q. Which platforms were involved in the alleged communication?
The complaint mentions Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram.
Q. Did the woman report the matter to the cyber helpline?
Yes. She reported the matter through cyber helpline 1930.
Q. Has police identified an accused person?
No. Police registered the case against an unknown accused.
Q. Who is investigating the case?
Sub-inspector Manoj Rawat has been assigned the investigation.
