Ahmedabad Senior Citizen Loses Rs 4 Lakh in Fake Physiotherapist Scam
An 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad fell victim to a cruel scam, losing Rs 4 lakh to individuals pretending to be physiotherapists. The cybercrime police registered a case on Friday and have launched a full investigation into the matter.
How the Scam Unfolded
The victim's son filed the official complaint, detailing how the family became targets. It all started when they began searching for treatment options for paralysis-related complications. Soon after, the family received a series of phone calls and personal visits from the fraudsters.
According to the complaint, an unknown man first approached the senior citizen. He introduced himself as an "engineer" and claimed to know about successful treatments for knee problems. Later, another person called the elderly man, sharing a story about spending Rs 15 lakh on treatments with no results, but knowing someone who could walk again after receiving this particular treatment.
The Elaborate Deception
The complainant stated that his father was then referred to what he believed was a genuine physiotherapist. Shortly after, another caller contacted the elderly man from a different phone number. This person introduced himself as "a doctor," obtained the home address, and arrived with an "assistant."
The two individuals carried out procedures right at the victim's home. They inserted needles and extracted what they described as "black blood," charging an outrageous Rs 7,000 per drop. The complaint alleges that about 55 drops of blood were taken on one day, followed by around 40 drops the next day.
The Financial Loss
Police reports confirm that the senior citizen withdrew money and handed over Rs 4 lakh in cash to these fraudsters. When he later went to withdraw another Rs 2.7 lakh, CCTV footage captured an unidentified person standing with him at the bank.
Police Action and Charges
Authorities have registered a case against three persons based on the phone numbers mentioned in the complaint. The charges include:
- Criminal conspiracy
- Cheating
- Cheating by impersonation
The investigation is now underway as police work to identify and apprehend those responsible for this elaborate scam targeting vulnerable senior citizens.
