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Indore Student Loses Lakhs to Facebook Loan Scam, FIR Filed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 02:46 AM
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A student in Indore seeking a Rs 1 lakh loan via Facebook fell victim to a cyber fraud, resulting in the emptying of his entire bank account. A complaint was lodged with the cyber helpline, leading to an FIR by the Heeranagar police.
A distressing incident of cyber fraud has come to light in Indore, where a student attempting to secure a loan of Rs 1 lakh through Facebook found his bank account completely drained. The student had approached a platform advertised on social media for financial assistance.
Upon realizing that the loan amount was not disbursed and that he had been defrauded, the victim promptly reported the incident to the cybercrime helpline. Acting on the complaint, the Heeranagar police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the perpetrators.
Authorities are now actively investigating the case and have initiated efforts to apprehend the accused individuals involved in this online scam. The incident highlights the growing risks associated with online financial transactions and the need for vigilance.
Upon realizing that the loan amount was not disbursed and that he had been defrauded, the victim promptly reported the incident to the cybercrime helpline. Acting on the complaint, the Heeranagar police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the perpetrators.
Authorities are now actively investigating the case and have initiated efforts to apprehend the accused individuals involved in this online scam. The incident highlights the growing risks associated with online financial transactions and the need for vigilance.