Lawyer Duped of ₹3.13 Crore in Sophisticated Online Fraud Posing as Foreign Investor

April 3, 2026 :  In a major cyber fraud case, scammers posing as foreign investors cheated a city-based lawyer out of ₹3.13 crore by luring him with a fake high-value business opportunity.

According to Chakarbhatha Police Station In-charge Umesh Sahu, the fraud began when the lawyer received a phone call from an unidentified individual claiming to be associated with a Supreme Court case. The caller later introduced a woman named Chris David, allegedly based in London, who was interested in investing in real estate and other businesses in Chhattisgarh.

The fraudsters maintained regular contact with the lawyer between February and June 2024. During this period, the accused even arranged a meeting where a woman claiming to be Chris David met the lawyer in person and discussed potential business deals before leaving.

Subsequently, the caller informed the lawyer that Chris David had initiated a fund transfer of ₹103 crore for investment purposes. However, the funds were supposedly held up due to regulatory issues involving agencies such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), and other authorities.

Under the pretext of clearing these hurdles, the fraudsters convinced the lawyer to transfer money in multiple installments. Initially, ₹11.5 lakh was paid online, followed by repeated demands, ultimately leading to a total loss of ₹3,13,13,000.

The accused reportedly identified himself as Niven June, a resident of Panipat, Haryana. Based on the complaint, police have registered a case against unknown persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 318, 4, and provisions under the IT Act.

Police have launched an investigation into the matter.