The special counter set up by Department of Police at Cyber, Economics and Narcotics (CEN) crime police station on Kote Road here has received as many as 70 complaints against I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Group of Companies on Friday and Saturday.
The counter, established to facilitate victims from the district who have invested money in the scam-ridden firm to lodge their complaint, became functional on Friday. The total money invested by the 70 complainants in the firm is around ₹2.91 crore.
Along with the complaints, the victims have also furnished photocopies of documents related to their financial transactions with the firm. A major chunk of the victims are from Shivamogga and Bhadravati taluks. The department has deputed five personnel at the counter.
