Jharkhand Minister Deepak Birua's Fake Page Used for Cyber Fraud
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News18•18-01-2026, 18:44
Jharkhand Minister Deepak Birua's Fake Page Used for Cyber Fraud
- •A cyber fraud case has emerged involving a fake social media page of Jharkhand Transport Minister Deepak Birua.
- •Criminals are using the minister's name and picture to create a fraudulent page, targeting the public.
- •The scam involves impersonating a CRPF officer, offering cheap household goods due to a 'transfer', and then demanding money.
- •Minister Birua has clarified on his official Facebook page that the fraudulent page is fake and urged the public not to engage in financial transactions.
- •He has demanded that Jharkhand Police and Cyber Cell register an FIR and take strict action against the culprits.
Why It Matters: Beware of fake social media pages impersonating public figures for cyber fraud, especially those offering cheap goods.
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