A retired Malakpet banker lost Rs 51.20 lakh to a fake Pre-IPO investment scam conducted through WhatsApp and Facebook. Cyberabad Cybercrime Police have issued warnings on verifying financial offers, avoiding unverified links, and reporting online frauds immediately.
J. Chandramouli, a resident of Pandurangapuram in Visakhapatnam, was on a trip with his family when the attack occurred. According to reports, he attempted to escape but was pursued and shot dead by the terrorists. Despite reportedly begging for his life, the assailants showed no mercy. Chandramouli died on the spot, and his body was identified three hours after the incident.
