Gurugram Man Loses 2.18 Crore to 'Cancer-Stricken Sister' Scam; Accomplice Arrested

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News18•31-12-2025, 13:31
Gurugram Man Loses 2.18 Crore to 'Cancer-Stricken Sister' Scam; Accomplice Arrested
- •A Gurugram man was defrauded of 2.18 crore rupees by an acquaintance, Yangji Sherpa alias Yama, who claimed her sister had cancer.
- •Yama extorted the victim's life savings between May 2024 and April 2025 under the guise of medical expenses.
- •The victim grew suspicious, leading to a police complaint with Gurugram's Economic Offenses Wing (EOW).
- •EOW arrested Azhar Ahmed in Hyderabad, an accomplice who confessed to the well-planned fraud.
- •Police are now searching for main accused Yama and other gang members, warning against emotional cyber fraud.
Why It Matters: Trusting acquaintance swindles Gurugram man of 2.18 crore with fake cancer story; accomplice arrested.
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