Prayagraj : A woman doctor from Prayagraj was allegedly duped of around Rs 1.78 crore by cyber fraudsters who kept her under digital arrest for nearly a month. The victim, who lives in George Town, received a call from an unknown number about a month ago.
The accused kept the woman under digital surveillance for nearly a month and forced her to transfer around Rs 1.78 crore to different bank accounts, according to cyber police.
Cyber Crime Police Station inspector Raghavendra Singh said an investigation was underway based on the complaint. Even after receiving the money, they continued demanding more. The doctor eventually approached the cyber crime police and lodged a complaint, following which an FIR was registered. Police are examining the bank accounts into which the money was transferred and will use the transaction details to identify those involved.
The fraudsters allegedly warned her not to tell anyone about the matter and threatened to arrest her. They also obtained her banking and personal details in the name of an investigation.