Panchkula, Oct. 14 -- Police have arrested the seventh accused in the Rs.1.75 crore cyber fraud case. The accused, Harry, a resident of Amritsar, was apprehended on Monday and sent to five days of police custody for further interrogation.

The case originated from a complaint filed on July 31, 2024, by a Panchkula resident. According to the complaint, the victim came across a Facebook advertisement related to stock market investments on July 5, 2024. After liking the advertisement, he received a WhatsApp message containing a link that promised double returns on investment. Falling for the scam, the complainant transferred approximately Rs.1.75 crore.

An FIR was registered at the cybercrime police station under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 33...