<ul><li>Bengaluru Police have cracked down on a major work-from-home scam, arresting several individuals involved in a Rs 158 crore fraud. The Central Crime Branch apprehended suspects from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, exposing a syndicate that lured victims through promises of remote job opportunities.</li><li>Operating through platforms like WhatsApp, the fraudsters tricked people into completing tasks such as liking YouTube videos or installing apps, offering monetary rewards. However, the victims soon discovered their digital wallets were fake when attempting to withdraw funds.</li><li>The police, prompted by a complaint, froze Rs 62.8 lakh across 30 bank accounts. The syndicate was linked to 2,143 cybercrime cases nationwide.</li></ul>

Major WFH Scam in Bengaluru Exposed

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