Digital scam: BESCOM employee dies by suicide in Bengaluru after harassment by fake CBI officer; Rs 11 la
Summary
A 48-year-old BESCOM employee in Bengaluru died by suicide after being harassed by a digital scam in which cybercriminals impersonated a CBI official. The victim, Kumara K from HSR Layout, was extorted of Rs 11 lakhs and later demanded to pay an additional Rs 2.75 lakhs. He was found hanging near his hometown, Kelagere village in Channapatna, Ramanagara. A suicide note indicated the harassment and financial pressure from the scam. The extortion calls were traced to locations in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Incident Details
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
Sources
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