Palghar, Maharashtra: The Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Cyber Police successfully helped a local resident recover ₹1,40,576 that was lost in an online hotel booking fraud, officials confirmed.

Fraudulent Link Drains Victim’s Bank Account

According to officials, the complainant, identified as Mr. Mandaviya, had been searching for a hotel on Google when he came across a contact number. Though his initial call did not connect, he later received a call from an unknown person posing as a hotel representative.

The caller requested booking details and sent a malicious link via mobile. As soon as Mandaviya clicked on it, the amount was fraudulently deducted from his bank account.

Complaint Filed with Cyber Police

Realizing he had been cheated, the complainant immediately approached the Cyber P

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