In a heartbreaking incident from Belagavi, Karnataka, an elderly couple ended their lives after falling victim to a cyber fraud scam.
DS Nazareth (81) and his wife Flaviana Nazareth (79), who lived in Beedi village, died by suicide on Thursday. They left behind detailed notes explaining their situation.
How the Scam Happened?
Nazareth received messages from an unknown person claiming that his ID card was being misused by cybercriminals. The scammers told him to contact the “crime branch” for help.
When he followed their instructions, these fake officials threatened him and tricked him into giving them large sums of money. Over time, the couple lost more than ₹50 lakh.
Their Final Note
In the death note, Nazareth wrote about the cyber fraud and clearly stated that no one else was responsible for their decision. He also mentioned that they owed a lot of money to others and suggested selling his wife’s jewelry to repay the loans.
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Police Investigation
The Nandagada Police have registered a cybercrime case under the IT Act. A separate case for abetment to suicide has also been filed based on the names mentioned in the note. Belagavi SP Bheemashankar Guled said that the district’s CEN Crime Police Station will investigate and try to find the culprits behind the fraud.
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This tragic case highlights the dangers of cyber fraud and the need for people, especially the elderly, to be cautious of online scams.
