Kochi cyber fraud: 81-year-old doctor losses over Rs 1 crore to scammers — Here’s how it happened

An 81-year-old doctor in Kochi was defrauded of Rs 1.3 crore by individuals posing as CBI officers. The scammers contacted the doctor via phone and video calls, falsely accusing him of criminal activity. They coerced him into transferring a large sum from his bank account. Authorities have registered a case and are working to recover the funds.