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Police nabs two in social media donation fraud In Srinagar

Srinagar, May 31 (UNI) Police have arrested two persons involved in social media donation Fraud in Srinagar district.
As per the handout issued here, police said that in a swift and decisive action, an online fraud racket involving a fake medical donation appeal on social media platform was busted
On Friday, a written complaint was received here at Police Station Nowhatta from one Muneer Ahmad Misger, resident of Mughal Masjid, Nowhatta, stating that an unidentified scribe had uploaded a photograph of his sister on social media platform with a fabricated story to appeal for public donations for a surgery that never occurred.
The act, carried out with malicious intent, amounted to cheating and exploitation, said the complainant.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections was registered and investigation was initiated.
During the course of the investigation, the administrator of the social media page involved in the fraudulent post was identified as Mohammad Lateef Lone, resident of Tujan, Pulwama and arrested.
Another accused namely Amir Yousuf Khan, resident of Bandipora, presently residing in Gulab Bagh, Zakoora, was also identified.
Investigation revealed that he had provided the bank account details into which the fraudulent donations were being collected. Both the accused persons have been arrested, said police.
The investigation remains ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the scam.
Meanwhile, media personnel and the public are advised to not share or engage with the said post, as it is part of a fraudulent scheme.
"Circulating such misleading content and false information may further the criminal motive and cause additional distress to the victim’s family," said police.
J&K Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or illegal online fundraising activities to the nearest police station, reads the handout.
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