Pilibhit: E-Rickshaw Driver Dies by Suicide After Cyber Fraud
A 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver in Pilibhit reportedly committed suicide following a devastating cyber fraud that drained his bank account.
A tragic incident has emerged from Bhagwantapur village in Pilibhit, where a 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver reportedly took his own life following a devastating cyber fraud. The victim, identified as Rohit, was found dead in his home, leaving his family in shock and raising serious concerns about the rising tide of digital financial crimes.
A Tragic Discovery
The grim discovery was made by Rohit's parents when they returned home from a visit to Mailani in Lakhimpur. They found the young man hanging from a tin shed within their residence. The sudden loss of the 20-year-old has sent ripples of grief through the local community.
The Financial Blow That Led to Despair
According to Rohit's father, Shivram, the young man had been targeted by cyber criminals. In a series of three separate transactions, unauthorized individuals managed to fraudulently transfer thousands of rupees from Rohit's bank account. The sudden disappearance of his hard-earned money reportedly caused the young driver immense mental distress, ultimately driving him to this extreme step.
Police Investigation Underway
The circumstances surrounding the death have undergone a shift in the eyes of the law. Initially, the father had informed the police that his son had died for unknown reasons and had declined to pursue legal action. However, as details regarding the cyber fraud began to circulate on social media, local authorities felt it necessary to revisit the case.
The Circle Officer (CO) of Puranpur, Vidhi Bhushan Maurya, has confirmed that the police are now actively investigating the incident. The investigation is currently focused on several key areas:
- Transaction Timeline: Determining exactly when the fraudulent transfers occurred.
- The Link to Suicide: Establishing a clear connection between the financial loss and the victim's actions.
- Cyber Crime Tracking: Investigating the digital trail left by the perpetrators.
Despite the ongoing inquiry, the family has currently refused to authorize a post-mortem examination of the body, adding a layer of complexity to the official investigation.