A promise of financial help from Saudi Arabia cost a 24-year-old Tardeo plumber Rs 1.41 lakh after he was allegedly duped via Instagram, police said.

Tardeo police said the victim was contacted by an account named “Afsar vloger”, claiming to be based in Saudi Arabia and offering financial assistance. Over time, the conversation moved to WhatsApp, where the accused called him and asked for bank details, claiming funds were being transferred.