Brother-in-law, sister arrested for defrauding retired doctor of Rs 58.5 lakh

Cyber crime authorities in Gujarat have arrested a brother-in-law and sister from Ahmedabad in connection with a major fraud case targeting an elderly retired woman doctor in Rajkot. The accused allegedly deceived the 80-year-old victim by threatening her with a "digital arrest"—a common tactic used by cyber fraudsters—to extract Rs 58.50 lakh from her bank account.

Investigations revealed that the two accused exploited their family relationship with the victim to gain her trust. The brother-in-law reportedly offered to conduct a fraudulent transaction through the victim's current account in exchange for a 6 percent commission, according to police records.

The victim, believing the threats of legal action and digital arrest, complied with the perpetrators' demands and transferred substantial amounts to accounts they controlled. The fraud was eventually discovered, prompting the victim to file a complaint with local authorities.

Police said the case highlights the vulnerability of elderly citizens to digital fraud schemes, particularly when perpetrated by family members. Cyber crime units across South Asia have intensified warnings about such frauds, which increasingly target senior citizens with fabricated legal threats.

The arrested individuals are currently in police custody as investigations continue into whether other victims may be involved in the alleged scheme.