India, Dec. 31 -- A senior cybercrime officer in Telangana has fallen victim to a large-scale online trading scam, which cost him around Rs. 39.37 lakh. The 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate became entangled in a fraudulent scheme despite his professional role in investigating digital crimes.

The officer reported that he was added to a WhatsApp group called "Special Training Program: Deva A Team 13" on November 24, 2025. The group, which included nearly 100 members, regularly shared screenshots claiming high returns from online trading.

Convinced by these apparent success stories, the officer registered on a trading platform named MAVERICKS Trading App. He initially invested a small amount to test the platform. E...