Faridabad doctor loses Rs 41.5 lakh in Telegram-based trading scam

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2026-01-05T14:41:23+05:30 | Updated On 5 Jan 2026 2:54 PM IST

Online Trading Scam Targets Faridabad Doctor, Rs 41.5 Lakh Lost

Faridabad: In a recent case of cyber fraud, a 42-year-old doctor from Faridabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 41.5 lakh by fraudsters using a fake trading account on Telegram, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place on December 24, 2025, when the victim was persuaded to deposit Rs 30 lakh to supposedly withdraw Rs 1.57 crore from a fake trading account created in his name.

According to officials, the victim first came into contact with the fraudsters through two Telegram channels in August 2025. The channels were managed by a person named “Keli,” who posted screenshots showing huge earnings by clients, claiming these were profits from trading investments. Initially, the victim invested Rs 5,000 after being convinced of promised returns of 40-60%.

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Speaking to the Hindustan Times, a senior official at the NIT Cyberpolice station said the victim, a resident of the Housing Board area in sector 49, had already invested nearly ₹10.5 lakh before being lured to invest a large deposit. The fraudsters assured him that 20% of the profits earned since November 2025 would be deducted as commission.

A senior official added that the complainant had alleged that he was trained by two so-called trading experts, who had convinced him to invest another Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh in separate instalments on December 6 and 12, 2025.

On December 24, the fraudsters allegedly drew the final amount from the doctor’s bank account through a web link, promising three times the deposited money. When the victim repeatedly requested his returns, the accused stopped responding, making him realise he had been duped.

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Yadav said an FIR under section 318(4) (provisions of cheating) of the Bahartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered against the unidentified suspects on Saturday at NIT Cyberpolice station. “Through technical surveillance, we are trying to ascertain their identities and whereabouts. Strict action will be taken against the suspects,” Yadav said, adding that efforts are underway to recover the defrauded money, reports the Hindustan Times.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education