Shocking Fraud Case in Gwalior: Doctor's Wife Falls Victim to Blackmail Scheme
Gwalior Fraud Incident
Gwalior: A shocking incident has emerged from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a doctor’s wife was duped out of millions by a con artist. The scam began with friendship, evolved into a romantic deception, and culminated in the blackmailing of the woman after obtaining inappropriate videos.
The fraudster tricked her into transferring ₹3.76 lakh under the pretense of sending gifts, later threatening to release the videos. Distressed, the victim filed a complaint with the police, who are now investigating the case.
The Start of a Deceptive Friendship
The victim informed the crime branch that about a month ago, she received a 'Hi' message on WhatsApp from the number +923007507684. When she inquired about the sender's identity, he claimed to have obtained her number from Instagram. Introducing himself as Vipin, he expressed a desire to be friends. Their conversation gradually deepened, transforming from friendship to love without the victim realizing it.
Gaining Trust and Obtaining Inappropriate Videos
As their chats continued, the scammer gained the victim's trust. They began exchanging photos, and one day he claimed to be an NRI living in London, asking if she would like to visit. The victim, who is married, expressed concerns about her husband finding out. Despite this, their conversations persisted. Eventually, the fraudster pressured her into sending inappropriate videos, which she initially resisted but eventually complied with after repeated insistence. He also managed to acquire her Aadhaar card details under the guise of sending gifts.
The Web of Blackmail and Fraud
The accused lured the victim into sending money under various pretexts, claiming to send gifts and dollars from abroad. He manipulated her into transferring a total of ₹3.76 lakh in five installments, citing customs duties, GST, and other taxes through different payment wallets and bank accounts. Afterward, he demanded an additional ₹2.85 lakh. When the victim refused to send more money, he threatened to leak her videos, even sending them to some individuals and contacting her relatives. Frustrated, she confided in her brother and lodged a complaint with the crime branch. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.