A self-help group woman from Daflapur lost ₹8 lakh to a Telegram task-based scam. Cybercriminals lured her with fake returns. Police have registered a case; probe is ongoing.
Sangli | August 5, 2025: A shocking case of cyber fraud has emerged from Daflapur in Jat taluka, where a 32-year-old woman, Archana Dilip Belunkhe — an active member of a self-help group — was allegedly cheated of ₹8.05 lakh through a fake ‘task-based’ scam on Telegram.
The fraud took place between July 1 and 17, during which unknown individuals operating under the usernames ‘Arya Fatima’ and ‘Arjun Prasad’ sent Archana a link via a Telegram account. Claiming that she could earn extra money by completing simple online “installments and tasks,” they gradually trapped her with false promises of returns.
How the Scam Unfolded:
- Initial Bait: Archana was asked to pay ₹800, and she received a refund of ₹1,000 — which built trust.
- Next Step: She paid ₹1,000 and received ₹3,000 back, further increasing her confidence.
- Major Trap: She was then asked to deposit ₹1 lakh, but no refund came this time.
- Final Blow: When questioned, the fraudsters claimed the money was stuck due to “tax issues” and would only be refunded after paying more.
Ultimately, Archana ended up losing a total of ₹8,05,810 through multiple transactions across different savings accounts. She lodged a complaint at Jat Police Station, and the case has now been transferred to the Cyber Crime Department for detailed investigation.
Authorities have registered a case against unidentified persons, and officials urge the public to remain cautious, especially when dealing with unknown social media accounts or get-rich-quick schemes online.
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