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Bhopal Police Foil 1.9-Crore Cyber Scam After Sage University Accountant’s WhatsApp Alert
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:18 AM
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Bhopal police thwarted a cyber fraud that could have cost Sage University 1.9 crore. The alert came after an accountant’s suspicious WhatsApp message.
Bhopal police have stopped a cyber fraud that could have cost Sage University 1.9 crore. The alert came after an accountant at the university sent a WhatsApp message to the authorities.
Investigators traced the suspicious transaction and intercepted the transfer before the money reached the fraudster’s account. The recovered amount will be returned to the university’s accounts.
The accountant’s quick action and the police’s prompt response prevented a significant financial loss. Authorities are now probing the source of the scam and will bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud in educational institutions and the importance of vigilance and rapid reporting.
Investigators traced the suspicious transaction and intercepted the transfer before the money reached the fraudster’s account. The recovered amount will be returned to the university’s accounts.
The accountant’s quick action and the police’s prompt response prevented a significant financial loss. Authorities are now probing the source of the scam and will bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud in educational institutions and the importance of vigilance and rapid reporting.