The North Cyber Cell of the Mumbai police arrested two fraudsters for allegedly cheating a 27-year-old woman out of R15.08 lakh by promising investment. The accused have been identified as Rajesh Bhanbhai Ayar, 29, and Mahesh Babubhai Ahir alias Mahesh Sonara, 24, both from the Kutch district of Gujarat.

According to police sources, the victim, who lives in Kandivli and works in the IT sector, received a message on her mobile phone from an unknown woman. The caller lured her with the promise of earning money by rating restaurants and bars. She was then added to a Telegram group and given tasks. Over time, she invested around R15.08 lakh. When she did not receive any returns, she realised she had been defrauded and approached the North Cyber Police Station to file a complaint.