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Online scam: Chennai IFS officer falls victim to Rs 6.5 crore fraud

Police have arrested three individuals from Kerala in connection with the case
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CHENNAI: A senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer from Chennai was defrauded of Rs 6.5 crore by online scammers.

The fraud, orchestrated by a gang based in Kerala, lured the officer with promises of high returns through stock trading investments, according to a report by Thanthi TV

Police have arrested three individuals from Kerala in connection with the case.

Further details awaited.

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