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Udupi: Man loses Rs 61.90 lakh in trading link scam

11:34 AM Jan 13, 2024 | Team Udayavani |

A man in Udupi fell victim to a trading link scam and lost lakhs of rupees.

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The unfortunate incident unfolded when unknown individuals contacted B Chandrasekhar Heggodlu via WhatsApp, enticing him with promises of higher profits through trading and providing a trading app link.

Trusting the offer, Heggodlu proceeded to download the app and input his information. Heggodlu was then asked to transfer money into various bank accounts specified by them, starting from December 19. The deposits totaled a staggering amount of 61,90,000 rupees, spread out in phases until January 8.

Following this, Heggodlu filed a police complaint at the nearby police station.

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