n 24th September, I joined a group dedicated to connecting buyers and sellers of Coldplay tickets for an event in Mumbai. Within this group, I was connected to a seller named Jeevel Jain, an 18-year-old, with whom I conducted all communications via Instagram. I was provided with his bank account details, which I used to complete a transaction amounting to 50,000 rupees. After 3 days, I did not receive the promised booking ID, invoice, or confirmation email. I later discovered that there is an existing FIR against him related to another scam. After tracking his location, I visited the local police station, where they called his mother for support. Recent Developments: This morning, Jeevel Jain contacted me and denied any conversation regarding the sale, claiming that his Instagram account was hacked. Evidence I Have: Complete Instagram conversation. Transaction details, including evidence that the bank account is not in his name. A call log showing a 102-minute conversation where he confirmed the sale, occurring 12 hours after the transaction. Questions for Legal Advice: What charges can I file in the FIR against him based on this evidence? How can I strengthen my case to prove his guilt in this matter? What steps should I take next to ensure my rights are protected and potentially recover my funds?
Dear Client, As per your query, you should first file and FIR against that person under Section 316, 318, 336(3) of BNS, 2023 and Section 66D of the IT Act, 2000. To make the case stronger, ensure you collect evidence such as conversations on Instagram, bank transaction details, call records, and correspondences with witnesses in the case, like his mother. Besides, acquire a photocopy of the FIR that might be existing against him, which depicts that there is a pattern of fraud with him. His bank must be informed about this fraud transaction. File a civil suit for recovery of ₹50,000, along with damages. For protecting your rights, file an FIR forthwith, send a legal notice demanding repayment, and seek an appointment with the cybercrime unit to get his hacking allegations verified or otherwise. Hope this answers your query.
Dear Sir, Immediately you lodge a written complaint with cyber police and all other steps will have to be taken as per their instructions as they are experts and having power to freeze his account. You may ask the Investigation officer to see that your amount is recovered from his account or any other related account.
