Elderly Gandhinagar doctor ‘digitally arrested’ for three months struggles to cope up mentally
Image: AI generatedA 75-year-old woman doctor in Gandhinagar was placed under digital arrest for three months by cyber fraudsters operating from Cambodia. The fraudsters extorted ₹19.24 crore from her.Due to her age and the psychological pressure by the scammers, the woman’s mental health deteriorated significantly during the three-month ordeal. Police had to seek assistance from a psychologist to help her file the complaint, which was officially registered three days later as the victim was unable to recall details at once.The CID Cyber Crime Cell faced considerable difficulties in gathering information about the fraud gang, especially in understanding their modus operandi, as the victim remained fearful and traumatised. The authorities ensured that the woman received proper counselling and mental health support while her statement was being recorded.Police officials stated that despite ongoing awareness campaigns about cybercrime, it is often educated individuals who fall prey to such scams. These fraudsters typically target elderly people, particularly those who live alone, using psychological manipulation and threats.The police have launched a detailed investigation into the case. The DIGP (Deputy Inspector General of Police) of the CID Cyber Crime Cell confirmed that one accused has been arrested so far. Investigators are exploring the Cambodia angle in depth and are actively working to recover the extorted funds and return them to the victim.
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A 75-year-old woman doctor in Gandhinagar was placed under digital arrest for three months by cyber fraudsters operating from Cambodia. The fraudsters extorted ₹19.24 crore from her.
Due to her age and the psychological pressure by the scammers, the woman’s mental health deteriorated significantly during the three-month ordeal. Police had to seek assistance from a psychologist to help her file the complaint, which was officially registered three days later as the victim was unable to recall details at once.
The CID Cyber Crime Cell faced considerable difficulties in gathering information about the fraud gang, especially in understanding their modus operandi, as the victim remained fearful and traumatised. The authorities ensured that the woman received proper counselling and mental health support while her statement was being recorded.
Police officials stated that despite ongoing awareness campaigns about cybercrime, it is often educated individuals who fall prey to such scams. These fraudsters typically target elderly people, particularly those who live alone, using psychological manipulation and threats.
The police have launched a detailed investigation into the case. The DIGP (Deputy Inspector General of Police) of the CID Cyber Crime Cell confirmed that one accused has been arrested so far. Investigators are exploring the Cambodia angle in depth and are actively working to recover the extorted funds and return them to the victim.
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