Mumbai Businessman Loses ₹11 Crore in Share Market Scam

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News18•24-01-2026, 13:01
Mumbai Businessman Loses ₹11 Crore in Share Market Scam
- •A South Mumbai businessman was defrauded of ₹11 crore in an online share market scam.
- •He was added to a WhatsApp group offering stock market tips, which initially seemed accurate.
- •The businessman downloaded an app via a link from the group and started investing.
- •After seeing initial profits, he invested a total of ₹11 crore.
- •He was unable to withdraw funds, and the admin demanded an additional ₹8 crore as a penalty, leading him to file a complaint with Cyber Police.
Why It Matters: A businessman lost ₹11 crore in an online share market scam after trusting a WhatsApp group for tips.
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