Gurugram Youth Inspired by Pritam And Pedro Takes Student for Rs. 24.60 Lakhs

Gurugram, September 14 - In a shocking turn of events, a youth in Gurugram allegedly took inspiration from the popular web series Pritam And Pedro to commit a crime himself. The accused, Alok K, posed as a student counsellor and met a 21-year-old person earlier this year, who was enrolled in a distance-learning programme for an MBA (finance) with a prestigious management institute.

Few Months Ago Victim Appearing

A few months ago, the victim was appearing for an online exam when an alert appeared on his device screen that copying had been detected. The student called the accused and clarified that he was not copying.

However, Alok warned him that he would be debarred and blacklisted and would never be able to get admission in any other university in future.

Alok offered to sort out the matter and started demanding money. He also promised to refund the money if he was unable to do the job. The student then transferred Rs.

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24.60 lakhs in installments, out of which Alok refunded him only Rs. 1.15 lakh. Meanwhile, the student passed the exam and yet, the accused kept on demanding money.

According Police Alok Inspired Antagonist

According to the police, Alok was inspired by the antagonist, essayed by Vikrant Massey, in Pritam And Pedro. He intended to use social engineering and impersonation to deceive the victim. The web series has been appreciated for its humour, writing, performances and, most importantly, its message about cybercrime.

Police have seized two cellphones from Alok, which were used to target the victim. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. The police are also looking into how Alok managed to get the victim's phone number from a call centre that had been contracted by the management institute.

Pritam And Pedro is a popular web series produced by Rajkumar Hirani and starring his son Vir Hirani alongside Arshad Warsi and Vikrant Massey. The series has been praised for its humour, writing, performances and, most importantly, its message about cybercrime.

The series has also sparked discussions about the importance of online safety and the need to be cautious when dealing with strangers online. The show's success can be attributed to its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and timely themes.

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The police have issued a statement condemning Alok's actions and urging people to be vigilant when dealing with suspicious individuals. said a police spokesperson.

Rajkumar Hirani has also spoken out against the incident, saying that it is a stark reminder of the importance of online safety. he said.

Alok K was arrested on September 11 and is currently being held in police custody. The investigation is ongoing, and no further arrests have been made yet.

The police are also looking into how Alok managed to get the victim's phone number from a call centre that had been contracted by the management institute. The case is expected to go to court soon.