Despite police bulldozer raids against criminals here, the wrongdoers seem to keep breaking the law, unconcerned by police actions. A new case shows that cyber and financial crimes are becoming more common and even target well-known figures. In the most recent case, a veteran IAS officer named Vinod Sharma was robbed of ₹25 lakh by a pair from Assam who promised him a business partnership.
Mr. Sharma, the retired IAS officer was said to have invested his funds in a plywood venture through Kularanjan and Monika Barua after they assured him he would become a partner. The couple planned the fraud carefully while living in a flat at Palm Residency in Gwalior. As soon as they got the funds, they shut their home and disappeared from the city without a trace.
Sharma realised there was a problem when he tried to reach the couple after they vanished and did not hear back. Additional research found that the couple borrowed from several people connected to the retired officer, which pushed the total amount even higher.
Mr. Sharma has submitted a complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police in Gwalior. After the complaint was made, the police have registered a case and are searching to find the couple.
The event underlines how more people in the state are now worried about crimes in finance, especially those that are cyber-related or involve fraud. Authorities suggest that people use caution when they conduct business with people who are less recognised in the financial world. Authorities are investigating further and are confident that those behind the incident will be justice soon.
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