Couple robbed through fake prize scam

They told the couple that they would have to pay only if the box contained a winning prize.When the box was opened, an LCD screen appeared inside.

The suspects then claimed that the couple had also won Rs200,000 in cash but would have to pay Rs25,000 as a company guarantee to claim the prize.The complainant said he told them he had only Rs5,000, which the suspects took.

They also demanded his mobile phone as security.

The suspects subsequently took his wife's gold ring as well, promising to return with the LCD and the Rs200,000 prize.

Couple robbed through fake prize scam Our Correspondent | Updated 9 minutes ago | .