Ludhiana, Feb. 13 -- The local police registered a case after a Dugri resident was allegedly duped of over Rs.25 lakh by cyber criminals, officials said.

They said the victim, Puneet Sood of Dugri, was lured by promise of quick profits and invested a total of Rs.25.62 lakh in online trading based on suggestions from the accused.

According to the victim, he realised he had been duped after the accused stopped responding to his calls and messages, and approached the police.

The first-information report (FIR) was registered at the cyber crime police station against the unidentified accused following a statement by Sood.

The complainant said that his mobile phone number was added to two WhatsApp groups related to 'tricks and information' ...