Dharwad Doctor Loses A Jaw-Dropping Rs 1.79 Crore in Cyber Fraud
Dharwad: In a disconcerting incident, a 45-year-old female doctor residing in Girinagar, Dharwad, has fallen prey to cybercriminals, losing a staggering amount of Rs 1,79,30,000. The cybercrime police are investigating the case, which unfolded when the doctor received an unsolicited WhatsApp call from an unknown individual on November 29, 2023.
The fraudster, posing as a financial advisor, enticed the doctor with promises of lucrative returns on her investments in the stock market. Specifically, the caller suggested investing in the IPO of ‘Planet Image International Company’ for substantial profits. The doctor, swayed by the prospect, willingly joined a WhatsApp group at the caller’s behest.
Tragically, this seemingly harmless interaction took a sinister turn as the cyber criminals successfully extracted sensitive data related to the doctor’s bank accounts. Subsequently, a staggering sum of Rs 1.79 crore was illicitly transferred from various bank accounts linked to the victim.
The manner in which the criminals obtained such crucial information remains unclear, prompting the police to delve deeper into the investigation. A case has been registered to unravel the intricacies of this cyber fraud, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and security measures against such incidents.
