New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- A 75-year-old woman in Bengaluru became a victim of a Rs.2 crore cyber fraud after the cybercriminals lured her in, promising a high return investment plan from the Indian stock market, reported the news portal Times on India on February 7.

According to the news report, the cyber fraud occurred between December 9, 2024, and January 31, 2025.

The Bengaluru woman, who is a resident of Cooke Town, filed a complaint with the East CEN Crime Police. In it, she mentioned that fraudsters identified as Girivasan Iyengar and Aisha Sithika from Hem Securities lured her into investing in online trading after guaranteeing assured returns.

In addition to the fraud, the woman allegedly paid 15 per cent to the fraudsters as a comm...