Cybercrime Horror: Hyderabad Retired Doctor Harassed By Fraudsters, Dies After Rs 6.6 Lakh Scam
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What happened
A 76-year-old retired government doctor in Hyderabad died of a heart attack after being harassed by fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers. The scammers extorted Rs 6.6 lakh from her over three...
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Last updated from feed: 17 September 2025 at 02:00 pm
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https://zeenews.india.com/personal-finance/cybercrime-horror-hyderabad-retired-doctor-harassed-by-fraudsters-dies-after-rs-6-6-lakh-scam-2960957.html
Report details
Published on
17 September 2025 at 02:00 pm
Reported by
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Reported
Target profile
senior citizen
State
Telangana
City
Hyderabad
Reported loss range
₹500000–₹1000000
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