Delhi News: In the past few years, thousands of accounts of people losing their hard-earned money to financial frauds have gone viral. Even though numerous financial institutions and scam victims have shared their experiences and tips for avoiding fraud, the number of occurrences does not appear to be decreasing. In a recent incident, Deepak Sharma, an assistant superintendent at the Delhi Prisons Department’s Tihar Jail, was the victim of a scam that cost him an incredible Rs 51 lakh.
Couple’s Deceptive Ploy Behind Officer’s Financial Ruin
The couple, professional wrestlers Raunak Gulia and her husband Ankit Gulia, deceived Sharma into spending his money in their ostensibly successful health product business. As a result, this financial calamity developed. The tale allegedly started in 2021 when Deepak Sharma found himself in the spotlight on a reality TV programme where he proudly displayed his commitment to bodybuilding, according to the authorities. Raunak Gulia, a fellow contender, was introduced to him during this programme. Sharma had no idea at this moment that this fortuitous encounter would set off a terrifying fall into financial catastrophe.
Raunak Gulia’s Success Story Draws Delhi Cop into Scam
The show’s star Raunak Gulia spoke about how well-known her spouse is in the business of selling health products. Like many others, Sharma was drawn to this success story’s allure. He eventually built a connection with the Gulias and eventually attended the grand debut of their newest supplement line, last year, in May 2022. Ankit Gulia, Raunak’s spouse and a significant director in the business, was formally presented to him at this point. Raunak approached Sharma in January of this year with an alluring offer: their health product company was allegedly flourishing, flush with profits, but it needed a capital infusion to expand its operations and produce even higher profits. She lured Sharma with the promise of 10-15% of the earnings, protected from any potential losses, and persuaded him to commit a sizeable sum of Rs 50 lakh. They provided Sharma the prominent position of brand ambassador for their business and its goods, which increased the attractiveness.
Sharma’s Optimistic Investment Unravels into Financial Loss
Sharma decided to invest because he thought it was a fantastic opportunity. He started sending a substantial amount of Rs 43 lakh into Ankit’s bank account starting in February 2023. Through a series of transactions, an extra Rs 8 lakh in cash was given. Sharma’s hope for a successful return on his investment grew as the months went by. He had hopes for a stable future, which were stoked by Raunak and Ankit’s assurances. Sharma reached out to the couple in April to inquire about the status of his investment, but was met with silence. Sharma soon came to the conclusion that he had fallen prey to a well-planned con, one that had also caught many other people in its net, as his scepticism and frustration grew. Sharma made the decision to take matters into his own hands after learning the truth and filing a formal complaint with the Delhi Police.
Raunak and Ankit Gulia Evade Capture Amid Ongoing Investigation
Raunak and Ankit Gulia are apparently on the run as of the most recent developments. There is an ongoing investigation. This upsetting event serves as a clear reminder of the significance of attention to detail and caution while making financial investing decisions. The narrative of Deepak Sharma’s loss of Rs 51 lakh serves as a lesson, advising others to use caution and scepticism when confronted with attractive prospects that might perhaps be too good to be true.
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