
A 37-year-old pregnant woman from Airoli in Navi Mumbai lost Rs 54.3 lakh in an online scam while working from home during her maternity leave. The woman was duped by fraudsters under the pretext of freelance work. The Navi Mumbai cyber police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. This incident highlights the growing trend of cyber fraud targeting women in India, with perpetrators exploiting their need for financial independence and extra income.











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