200 file complaint over Rs 2 crore loss via 'Trump app'

HAVERI: Cybercriminals have cheated over 800 people from Karnataka of their investments in past 5-6 months after convincing them to deposit money through an app named 'Trump Hotel Rental' for over 100% returns in some cases.

Over 200 investors have complained to police of being collectively defrauded of nearly Rs 2 crore through the app, now taken down. Some had invested above Rs 10 lakh. Cases were filed at police stations in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Dharwad, Kalburgi, Shivamogga, Ballari, Bidar, and Haveri and probe is on.