Azamgarh Cop Duped of ₹5 Lakh by Fake E-commerce Investment Scheme

• An Azamgarh constable, Antalesh Kumar, was allegedly duped of ₹5.43 lakh by individuals posing as e-commerce firm staff.
• The fraudsters promised high returns on an online investment, luring the victim through a Telegram link.
• Kumar invested money between July 31 and December 29, 2025, transferring amounts from ₹10,000 to ₹1.45 lakh.
• When he tried to withdraw funds, the amount was inaccessible, and his account was deleted.
• An FIR has been lodged under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act at Rasra Kotwali, and investigations are ongoing.

Why It Matters: An Azamgarh cop lost ₹5.43 lakh to an online investment scam by fake e-commerce representatives.