Tech professional from Bhandup duped of Rs 8.40 lakh in Telegram investment scam | Representative picMumbai: A 27-year-old tech professional from Bhandup was allegedly duped of Rs 8.40 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him into a task-based investment scam through Telegram groups, promising lucrative returns for simple online activities. A case has been registered against unknown persons under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act. On August 17, Magre was added to a Telegram group named DGM.126, where links to newly released and old movies were shared. He was then added to more Telegram groups including 857 CME TASK GROUP, 141 CME TASK GROUP, and 5609 CME TASK GROUP. Also Watch:Realizing he had been scammed, Magre contacted the Cyber Helpline (1930) and filed an online complaint.