<p>The cyber police have successfully recovered Rs 1.22 crore out of the Rs 2.61 crore that a homemaker reportedly lost to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/cyber-fraud-mumbai-lost-rs-1000-crore-in-just-10-months-this-year-23428070" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">cyber fraud</a>.</p>
<p>However, the police have not made any arrests so far and are in the process of registering an FIR in the matter.</p>
<p>According to the police, the 55-year-old homemaker panicked after losing the money and approached them for help. &ldquo;The woman had been added to a WhatsApp group where she was promised huge profits through proper <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/investment-scam-colaba-banana-trader-loses-rs-67-lakh-after-downloading-app-23440692" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">investments</a>. The group&rsquo;s admin and other members were sharing techniques to earn profits,&rdquo; an officer said.</p>
<p>Initially, the woman invested small amounts of money, and the profit was reflected in her virtual account. However, when she attempted to withdraw the funds, she was asked to pay <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/from-jamtara-to-rajasthan-new-villages-emerge-as-cyber-fraud-hubs-posing-challenges-for-law-enforcement-23426756" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">additional money</a>. &ldquo;She was told the extra money was needed for taxes and other fees. Unable to withdraw her funds, the woman approached the police,&rdquo; an officer explained.</p>
<p>The police contacted the bank and managed to recover the money. They are now in the process of registering an FIR and working to apprehend the accused.</p><p>
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