WhatsApp Link Scam: Businessman Loses Rs 43,000 in Siliguri Cyber Fraud

• A Siliguri businessman lost Rs 43,000 after clicking a fake e-challan link on WhatsApp.
• Gautam Ghosh, a tea merchant, received an ARTO challan app file and opened it, leading to multiple OTPs and the money being debited.
• The incident occurred in Bidhan Nagar, Phansidewa Block, causing panic over increasing cyber fraud.
• Ghosh filed a complaint with Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station; funds were traced to an account in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
• Victim warns public against clicking unknown links; administration urges vigilance and swift investigation.