Thousands duped, confidential details accessed on pretext of fake loans in name of Pradhan Mantri Yojana
These fake loans were floated under the banner of central government schemes, the Mumbai Police Cyber Crime division said.
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Data of thousands of users was compromised, Mumbai Police Cyber Crime division said
The racket duped people to the tune of Rs 4 crore, said officials
Mumbai Police has busted a racket responsible for duping people by offering fake loans in the backdrop of the Covid-induced lockdown. Members of this racket, including a local political leader from Uttar Pradesh, lured victims by offering them loans without demanding any security or collateral.