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A woman entrepreneur from Bhubaneswar was allegedly duped of over Rs 14.55 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as garment suppliers through a fake mobile application and WhatsApp groups.

According to reports, the woman had approached the Cyber Police in April after she was promised wholesale garments at a 50 percent discount through a so-called garment supply app.

Despite transferring substantial amounts in multiple tranches, she did not receive any delivery. Police said the accused created fake apps and groups to lure buyers and collect money without supplying goods.

Following an investigation into her complaint, the Cyber Police...