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Andhra Pradesh Businessman Duped Of Rs 1.16 Crore In Trading Scam
The police officials have been investigating the accused's online operations and the websites used in the alleged scam
Kanigiri: A businessman in Andhra Pradesh’s Kanigiri has been cheated of Rs 1.16 crore by a woman, who posed as a trading expert on social media, police said on Tuesday.
According to Circle Inspector (CI) Sheikh Khajavali, the accused, Sharanya Reddy, runs a bike showroom on Kandukuru Road. She allegedly contacted the victim through Facebook and gradually gained his trust over a few days. When the victim believed her credibility, he initially invested Rs 50,000 through a website suggested by her. Sharanya then showed him fabricated proof of returns, and the victim deposited R