Trading group scam by daily spinner club

Dear client,

Online trading and investment scams operated through messaging groups or online platforms constitute cyber fraud and cheating, which are punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code. Merely because the victim and the accused are located in different states does not take away the jurisdiction of cyber crime authorities.

If an online complaint has already been lodged on the National Cyber Crime Portal and technical issues are preventing correct jurisdiction selection, the complaint cannot be ignored on that ground alone. Cyber offences are trans-jurisdictional in nature, and the concerned cyber cell is duty-bound to either register the complaint or formally transfer it to the appropriate jurisdiction.

In such situations, the victim should:

Preserve all evidence, including payment receipts, transaction IDs, chat records, group details, phone numbers, and platform links.

Submit a written representation to the local Cyber Crime Police Station or Commissionerate, narrating the issue and enclosing proof of the online complaint.

Send follow-up representations to the State Cyber Cell and higher authorities if there is inaction.

If the authorities continue to delay or refuse to act, legal remedies are available. An advocate can issue legal notices, approach senior police officials, or file appropriate proceedings before the Magistrate or High Court seeking directions for registration of FIR and investigation.

Timely legal intervention is crucial in cyber fraud matters to trace money trails and prevent further loss. An advocate can effectively handle the matter and ensure that the complaint is acted upon in accordance with law.