Driver Arrested for Stealing ₹2.57 Lakh from Alzheimer's Patient in Delhi
Driver held for siphoning ₹2.57 lakh from Alzheimer's patient through UPI transactions in Delhi
Hindustan Times
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A 39-year-old driver in New Delhi was arrested for allegedly siphoning off ₹2.57 lakh (approximately $3,100 USD) from an elderly Alzheimer's patient through unauthorized UPI transactions. The driver exploited the victim's memory loss, making fraudulent transfers to accounts linked to his associates over a span of 11 days.
- 01The accused, Devinder, exploited the victim's Alzheimer's condition.
- 02Fraudulent transactions amounted to ₹2.57 lakh (approximately $3,100 USD).
- 03The theft occurred between April 4 and April 15, 2023.
- 04Devinder had worked for the victim's family for nearly 15 years.
- 05He was apprehended on May 8, 2023, after going into hiding.
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In New Delhi, a 39-year-old driver named Devinder was arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's disease and siphoning off ₹2.57 lakh (approximately $3,100 USD) through unauthorized UPI transactions. The fraudulent activities occurred between April 4 and April 15, 2023, during which Devinder accessed the victim's mobile phone multiple times to transfer money into accounts linked to his associates. The crime came to light after the victim's son reported suspicious transactions via the NCRP helpline. Initially suspected to be the work of a cyber fraudster, the investigation revealed that the perpetrator was a trusted family employee. Devinder, who had been with the family for nearly 15 years, left his job on May 5, 2023, and attempted to evade arrest. He was eventually apprehended on May 8, 2023, after police conducted technical surveillance and gathered local intelligence.
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This case highlights the vulnerability of elderly individuals, particularly those with cognitive impairments, to financial exploitation by trusted caregivers.
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