Panchkula, Feb. 27 -- Two residents were duped of over Rs.36 lakh in an online investment fraud after being lured through social media and messaging platforms with promises of high returns.

In the first case, a 35-year-old resident of Sector 21, reported that she was cheated of Rs.24.7 lakh in a fake stock trading and IPO scam. According to the complainant, she came across an advertisement on Facebook on October 29, 2025, and clicked on a link that added her to a group where stock trading activities were being discussed. Members of the group promised profits of up to 20% on stock purchases.

On November 13, she downloaded a trading application from Play Store, after which the fraudsters created her profile and guided her about trading ac...