India, Nov. 5 -- LUCKNOW A businessman in Lucknow was allegedly duped of more than Rs.2 crore by cyber fraudsters under the guise of an online gaming app. The victim, Bhuri Singh, who runs a leather business, alleged that the accused not only lured him with promises of high returns but also mentally harassed, blackmailed and even 'hypnotised' him over a period of three years.

Originally from Runkata in Agra, Singh currently resides in Lucknow's Mansarovar City, Indira Nagar.

According to the complaint, Singh began receiving WhatsApp calls and messages from unknown numbers in 2022. The callers introduced themselves as representatives of an app named 'SKY247', claiming he could earn double profit by investing and playing online games on t...