Ahilyanagar Paediatrician Duped of Over Rs 7 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

Name: Ahilyanagar Paediatrician Duped of Over Rs 7 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
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Anshika Mishra

Ahilyanagar Paediatrician Duped of Over Rs 7 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam - Video

Published On 2025-10-18T16:45:09+05:30 | Updated On 18 Oct 2025 4:45 PM IST

Overview

Doctors are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals, with a recent incident reported where a 75-year-old senior paediatrician from Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar lost over Rs 7 crore after falling victim to a "digital arrest" scam.

The doctor was alone at home when the fraudsters video-called him, claiming that police officers were outside to arrest him. They accused him of being involved in illegal advertising, obscenity, and harassment. They even sent him fake documents purportedly issued by the Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and police officials to pressure him into transferring the money.

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Ahilyanagar Paediatrician Falls Victim, Loses Over ₹7 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.