Cyber fraud grips Kochi, 10 people lose Rs 1.9 crore in a single day

KOCHI: In spite of all awareness campaigns, cyber fraud incidents are gripping the city with 10 cases registered in Kochi on Friday alone. As many as Rs 1.9 crore was lost by 10 Kochi residents in a single day with cases being reported at different police stations in the city.

As many as three cases of cheating were reported at Infopark police station, two cases each at Thrikkakara and Maradu police stations and one case each at Kadavanthra, Hill Palace and Cyber police stations. The people who lost their money include youngsters and elderly persons above the age of 70.