Six complaints have been filed with the Madhya Pradesh Police over an alleged online fraud racket that used the name of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to deceive people by promising financial assistance and loans for starting small businesses, as reported in Dinamalar.
According to the police, members of the racket allegedly posed as office-bearers of a trust associated with Vijay and contacted people online. They reportedly promised financial assistance as well as loans to help individuals start small businesses.
The fraudsters then allegedly demanded money from victims under various pretexts, including registration fees, verification charges and processing fees. The amounts reportedly ranged from ₹1,000 to ₹50,000 per person.
After collecting the money, the accused allegedly failed to provide either the promised financial assistance or the loans, leaving the victims defrauded.
Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, Indore, said six complaints had been registered with the police in the past month in connection with the alleged fraud carried out using Vijay’s name.
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The police have launched an investigation into the complaints and are working to identify those behind the racket.
Dandotiya also cautioned the public against responding to such offers or making payments to individuals claiming to represent trusts or organisations associated with Vijay.
Police have advised people to remain alert to online offers promising financial assistance or loans in exchange for upfront payments.
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