Mumbai: An 18-year-old student from Chunabhatti was allegedly defrauded of Rs. 2.17 lakhs by cyber fraudsters who promised him passes for a Coldplay concert.

According to Chunabhatti police, the incident occurred on September 24 while the victim was searching for tickets online. He discovered a contact number where an individual offered concert passes priced between Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 10,000 each.

Trusting the seller, the victim requested 24 passes for friends and family, making a total payment of Rs. 2.17 lakhs. However, he received nothing in return. Realizing he had been scammed, the victim subsequently approached the police and filed an FIR against unknown individuals.