21-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide After Falling Victim to Rs 5,000 Cyber Fraud in UP

A 21-year-old woman allegedly took her own life after becoming a victim of online fraud, according to police reports on Saturday.

Police stated that Bhavna Pal (21), spouse of Sher Singh Pal from the Milan area in Baruasagar, had disappeared on October 28.

Following extensive search operations, her body was discovered in the Betwa River near Notghat Bridge on Friday.

Her husband informed authorities that Bhavna had recently fallen victim to an online scam.

The perpetrators had promised employment opportunities but instead defrauded her financially, causing her significant emotional distress.

Rahul Rathore, Station House Officer of Baruasagar Police Station, reported that the family mentioned approximately Rs 5,000 had been stolen from Bhavna's account.

However, authorities have not yet received a formal complaint regarding the cyber fraud incident.

"The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. We are continuing our investigation, and appropriate action will be taken once a formal complaint is submitted," Rathore added.

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