Jorhat doctor falls victim to Rs 49 lakh digital arrest scam
Cyber Fraud
Jorhat: In a recent cyber fraud case, a 63-year-old senior doctor from Jorhat Medical College and Hospital fell victim to an elaborate scam involving a fake “digital arrest,” resulting in a financial loss of Rs 49 lakh.
The victim, a senior physician, has filed an urgent complaint with the Superintendent of Police, Jorhat, seeking the registration of an FIR and immediate investigation into the matter.
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The scammers further displayed the doctor’s Aadhaar details on screen and accused him of selling his ATM card during a financial crisis, alleging that Rs 3 crore had been withdrawn from his Canara Bank account through 150 ATM transactions.
The complaint states that the accused instructed him not to disclose the matter to anyone, citing provisions of the National Security Act, and forced him to remain on continuous video calls under the guise of an investigation. He was asked to share details of his property, send videos of his rented residence and provide regular updates on his whereabouts every few hours, reports India Today NE.
To make the threat appear real, the scammers sent forged documents, including fake FIR copies and fraudulent Supreme Court notifications.
Fearing arrest, the doctor transferred funds as a “security deposit” that was promised to be returned. Between November 24 and December 20, he made five separate transactions totalling Rs 49 lakh, starting with Rs 25 lakh on November 24 and ending with Rs 5 lakh on December 20.
In his complaint, the doctor has requested the police to register an FIR under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Information Technology Act. He has also urged authorities to coordinate with banks and cybercrime units to freeze the beneficiary accounts, recover the defrauded money, and take strict action against the perpetrators.
The doctor stated that the entire amount was arranged on credit, and the incident has caused him severe financial loss, mental trauma, and emotional distress
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Speaking to TOI, Jorhat SSP Subhrajyoti Borah confirmed that the police cyber cell has launched an intensive investigation. “We are working to trace the money trail and coordinate with banks to freeze the beneficiary accounts,” Borah said.
