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A senior surgeon working at a renowned hospital in Mohali has fallen victim to a large-scale online trading scam. According to the complaint filed with the Punjab State Cyber Crime Cell, the doctor was defrauded of approximately Rs 91 lakh by unidentified cyber fraudsters.
As per the information shared with the Cyber Crime Police Station, the doctor received an email from a Hyderabad-based company claiming to be S&W Aubrey Capital Management Investment Funds.
Through this email communication, he was added to a WhatsApp group called MK-S&W India VIP-67080. The members of the group assured him of daily profits if he invested in their trading platform.
From February 19, 2025, to the last week of May, the doctor transferred funds through various channels such as UPI, RTGS, and bank transfers. The money was sent to HDFC Bank, Bandhan Bank, and Bank of Baroda accounts.
In total, nine major transactions amounting to nearly Rs 91 lakh were made.
The doctor stated that when he attempted to withdraw his profits, his account was deleted, and all communication with the fraudsters was cut off.
Based on the complaint and supporting evidence, the police have registered a case against unknown individuals under sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
The Cyber Crime Cell has initiated a detailed investigation and issued a public warning to remain cautious of unknown investment platforms.
The matter is being investigated thoroughly, and strict legal action will be taken against the culprits, said an official from the Cyber Crime Cell.
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