Gujarat doctor duped of Rs 48 lakh by cyber fraudsters

Written By :  Rumela De Sarkar
Published On 2025-11-21 07:20 GMT   |   Update On 2025-11-21 07:20 GMT

Cyber Fraud

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Rajkot: In a recent case of cyber fraud, a 48-year-old doctor from Gujarat’s Morbi district allegedly lost Rs 48 lakh after falling prey to a sophisticated online investment scam promising high returns.  

According to the news reports, the victim, a resident of Halvad taluka, was duped over a span of 17 days from August 18 to September 3. The scam reportedly began when he was contacted via Facebook Messenger by someone claiming to offer expert stock-market tips. After gaining his confidence, the fraudster added him to a WhatsApp group where a man shared “high-return” investment schemes.

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The doctor was later moved to another WhatsApp group, where the administrator provided multiple bank account numbers for transferring money. Believing the schemes to be genuine, he continued to send funds, convinced that his investments were growing rapidly.

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Speaking to TOI, investigating officer Nayan Vasava said that a fake wallet was generated for the doctor, through which he could see the transferred amount from his ‘investment box.' He could also see the supposed profits accumulating against his investment.

Over 17 days, the doctor transferred a total of Rs 48.14 lakh into four different bank accounts. He had initially invested Rs 43.55 lakh and later attempted to withdraw his supposed profits, but the fraudsters demanded an additional Rs 4.59 lakh as “service tax.” Hoping to complete the withdrawal, he paid the extra amount, only to realize he had been conned.

"The doctor who lives in Halvad taluka had transferred Rs 48 lakh into four different accounts. Of these four accounts, two have been found to be in Gujarat, while the other two are located outside the state," said Vasava, reports TOI.

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As a part of the investigation, all four accounts have been frozen. Authorities are currently tracking both account holders and the individuals who orchestrated the scam. A complaint has been registered at the Morbi Cybercrime police station.
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