Chikkamagaluru: Doctor loses Rs. 76 Lakhs in stock market scam

Vartha Bharati | 06-05-2024 | 22:00:00 IST

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Chikkamagaluru: A doctor from the city reportedly lost around Rs. 76 Lakhs, deceived under the pretext of stock market investment with the promise of high returns. A complaint has been lodged in the city’s cyber crime station in connection with the scam.

Reportedly, the doctor received a call from the scamsters who impersonated as representatives from the VIP Anand Vanguard Group, and promised the doctor of high returns if invested money. Deceived by the scamaster’s claim the doctor transferred a total of Rs 76 Lakhs in various bank account between March March 24 to April 16, 2024.

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However, even after two months had passed, the doctor did not receive any returns on the investment nor did he get back the money that he had invested. When the doctor became suspicious and contacted the company, he was asked to deposit another Rs. 22 lakhs into the account. Realising that he had been deceived, the doctor immediately filed a complaint at the city's cyber police station.

Meanwhile, the district police department has urged the public to be aware about such crimes.

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PM Modi voices deep concern over health of Asha Bhosle

12-04-2026 ¦ 12-04-2026 IST

PM Narendra Modi (L), Asha Bhosle (PC: PTI)

New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the health of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, and wished for her speedy recovery.

Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Saturday due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said.

"Deeply concerned to hear that Asha Bhosle Ji has been admitted to hospital. Praying for her good health and a speedy recovery," Modi said in a post on X.

Sources had earlier said that Bhosle, 92, suffered cardiac arrest and also had pulmonary problems.

Deeply concerned to hear that Asha Bhosle Ji has been admitted to hospital. Praying for her good health and a speedy recovery.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2026