Victims of Cyber Fraud Face Severe Consequences

A former high-ranking police officer in Punjab tried to kill himself after losing a lot of money to cyber criminals.

This has brought attention to how people who are tricked online often feel very ashamed and alone.

In Mumbai, three young people also took their own lives after being scammed, even though they lost less money than the police officer.

A doctor who helps people with these problems says that joining support groups can help victims feel less alone and more understood.

The police are also trying to be more understanding and not blame the victims.

Additionally, an 85-year-old retired engineering professor lost Rs 9 crore in a digital arrest scam, where fraudsters claimed his bank account was used for money laundering and transactions with a terrorist outfit.

The victim was told he was 'digitally arrested' and was scared into transferring all his savings and investments.