Mysore/Mysuru, July 12 -- A youth has lost Rs. 6.7 lakh to the lure of reaping huge returns, in a suspected online fraud. A complaint in this regard has been lodged at Cyber, Economics and Narcotics (CEN) crime Police station in the city.

The victim, aged about 27 years from Naganahalli village in Metagalli Police Station limits responded to a link related to a part-time job offer on Instagram, only to fall into the trap of racketeers.

He messaged to the number of a stranger, who subsequently responded saying that the job is about 'Google Review'. He shared another link, with a rider to message through telegram app. Heeding his words, the youth established contact through telegram app and invested the amount and performed the review tas...