In a major cyber fraud crackdown, the West Bengal CID has arrested Bengali film producer Prosenjit Ranjan Nath for his alleged role in a ₹36 lakh fake investment app scam. The arrest was made from the Alipore area of Kolkata after investigators traced ₹18 lakh of the defrauded amount directly to Nath’s personal bank account.
📱 Scam Unfolded Through Fake Investment App
The fraud began when the victim, a Kolkata-based doctor, discovered a replica of a popular investment app via a Facebook advertisement. He was added to a WhatsApp group, where members shared fabricated success stories and promised high returns from stock market investments.
“From the beginning, high virtual profits were shown in the app, which encouraged the victim to invest more,” a CID official said.
Over several months, the victim invested ₹36 lakh, only to realize the deception when repeated withdrawal attempts failed. A complaint was filed at the Barasat Cyber Police Station, and the case was later transferred to the CID by the Kolkata High Court for deeper investigation.
🧾 Evidence Points to Direct Involvement
- CID’s forensic analysis of the app and financial trail confirmed Nath’s direct involvement
- ₹18 lakh was funneled into his personal account
- Nath, a former software engineer, is also facing a domestic violence case filed by his wife
CID officials are now pursuing other suspects linked to the scam, with raids underway across Kolkata.
⚠️ Public Advisory
Authorities urge citizens to:
- Avoid downloading investment apps from unverified sources
- Be cautious of unsolicited financial advice on social media platforms
- Report suspicious activity to cybercrime units immediately
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