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A 43-year-old man from Mangaluru has reportedly lost over Rs 2 crore in an online investment scam carried out by individuals posing as company representatives.

In a complaint to City CEN station, he said that the ordeal began on May 1, 2022, when the victim received a WhatsApp message from a person identifying himself as Ankit, who claimed to work for a reputed company.

The caller allegedly promised that any investment made through their platform would yield double returns. He also introduced three associates - Sumit Jaiswal, Kushagar Jain, and Akhil - who, he said, handled overseas investments to secure high profits.

Convinced by their assurances, the complainant sought more details. Ankit reportedly reiterated over a WhatsApp call that the investment was

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