India, March 16 -- A 60-year-old Hyderabad businesswoman was allegedly duped of Rs.2.8 crore by six people, including her brother, through a fake coffee powder company, with fraudsters falsely claiming West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle as a promoter to attract investments, The Times of India reported.

In her criminal complaint, the woman accused six individuals, including her brother, of orchestrating the scam. The fraudulent investment scheme, valued at Rs.5.7 crore and promising high returns, resulted in significant financial losses for her and others involved.

In 2019, the businesswoman was approached by her brother and his wife, who convinced her to invest in a coffee powder manufacturing company by promising a 4% monthly return. Th...