Delhi BJP leader loses thousands to fake Ayodhya dharmshala hotel booking scam in early 2024
Summary
A Delhi BJP leader, Vijay Jolly, was duped of thousands of rupees in an online hotel booking scam involving a fake website for a dharmshala in Ayodhya. Jolly claimed the fraud occurred as he arranged for a group visit to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 23 April 2023. The scam was part of a broader cybercrime pattern, with Delhi Police recently arresting five individuals for similar frauds totaling about ₹50 lakh. The accused used various methods, including impersonating bank executives and relatives, and sending fake SMS messages. Jolly filed a complaint with the cybercrime unit of Delhi Police. The scam took place in early 2024, following the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on 22 January 2024.
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