Retired Doctor Scammed ₹1.42 Crore in 18-Day Digital Scam in Haryana

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A retired physician from Yamunanagar was reportedly swindled out of 142 million rupees through a prolonged cyber deception operation in which perpetrators impersonated national security personnel and subjected the victim to a simulated virtual detention lasting nearly 18 days.

The scam involved systematic psychological manipulation and financial exploitation over an extended period. Scammers contacted the victim on June 3, claiming to represent a national security agency. They alleged that the individual’s documents had been recovered from a person linked to illicit financial activities and subversive actions. The fraudsters pressured the victim to cooperate with an alleged investigation, leveraging threats of legal repercussions and arrest to instill compliance.

The deception escalated as the perpetrators instructed the victim and his spouse to remain confined to their residence, refrain from external communication, and maintain continuous video call sessions to simulate surveillance. The couple reportedly adhered to these directives, believing they were under official monitoring.

Authorities noted that the victim’s isolation was exacerbated by the fact that his son resides abroad in Canada, leaving the couple unattended in Jagadhri. During the fraudulent period, the victim ceased hospital visits, disregarded communications from acquaintances, and maintained strict seclusion.

Over the course of the alleged scheme, the victim transferred 142 million rupees across multiple bank accounts under duress. The funds were distributed through a series of transactions between June 3 and June 18.

Upon recognizing the deception, the victim submitted a digital report to cyber law enforcement authorities. A senior police official overseeing the cyber crime unit confirmed that an inquiry has been initiated to trace the fraudulent network and identify the financial accounts that received the illicit transfers. The investigation focuses on mapping the monetary flow and identifying the perpetrators involved in the scheme.