Elderly Man Falls Victim to ₹9 Crore Digital Fraud by Four Women

In a shocking case of digital fraud, an 80-year-old man has lost ₹9 crore to four women who manipulated him through social media. The scam began with a friendship on Facebook and escalated to multiple demands for money under false pretenses. After nearly two years of deception, the elderly man's health has severely declined, leading to a diagnosis of dementia. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of the elderly in the digital age and raises concerns about online safety. Read on to discover the full details of this alarming case.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 27, 2026, 18:54 IST

Massive Digital Scam Targeting Elderly

An 80-year-old man has been swindled out of ₹9 crore by four women in what is being described as one of the largest digital fraud cases in the country. Following the revelation of this scam, the elderly man's health has deteriorated, leading to his hospitalization. The ordeal began in April 2023 when he befriended a woman named Sharavi on Facebook. Their conversations quickly escalated, and after exchanging WhatsApp numbers, they began chatting frequently. Sharavi claimed she was separated from her husband and living with her children, often requesting money for their medical expenses. The elderly man complied with her requests.

As this situation unfolded, another woman named Kavita contacted him via WhatsApp, mentioning her friendship with Sharavi and expressing a desire to befriend him. Kavita also sent provocative messages and solicited money under the pretense of her children's illnesses. The situation escalated further when, in December 2023, he received a message from an international number. The woman, identifying herself as Dinaz, claimed to be Sharavi's sister and stated that Sharavi had passed away, requesting funds for her hospital expenses.

When the elderly man asked for his money back, Dinaz threatened him, saying, 'I will end my life, and you will be implicated.' She even shared WhatsApp screenshots of conversations between Sharavi and the elderly man, continuing to demand money while promising to return it. Despite giving them ₹8.7 crore, the women's demands did not cease. Eventually, the elderly man borrowed ₹2 lakh from his daughter-in-law to pay them.

The situation came to light when he requested ₹5 lakh from his son, prompting his son to question the need for such a large sum. Upon hearing his father's story, the son realized that his father had been scammed. The fraud persisted for nearly two years, from April 2023 to January 2025, involving 734 transactions. The elderly man’s health has since declined, with doctors diagnosing him with dementia.