Pune Cyber Fraud: 85-year-old loses Rs 22.03 crore in fake share trading, 8 arrested

• An 85-year-old senior citizen was defrauded of Rs 22.03 crore in a major cyber fraud case involving fake share trading.
• Pune Police arrested eight people in connection with the scam.
• Accused used WhatsApp groups, mobile applications, and fraudulent links to lure the victim with bogus investments.
• The fraud occurred between November 25, 2025, and January 9, 2026, promising high returns from stock market investments.
• Police have frozen Rs 3.24 crore of the defrauded amount, and further investigation is underway.