Chahal, a former Punjab Inspector General of Police, was rushed to a hospital with a gunshot injury to the chest. In it, Chahal alleged that he had been cheated of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as wealth management advisors. The group allegedly lured investors by promising unusually high returns through stock trading, IPO allotments, OTC trades and so-called “quantitative funds”. The former police officer wrote at length about his emotional state, expressing distress over financial ruin and shame. Officials are examining the contents of the note, bank transactions, and digital evidence linked to the WhatsApp and Telegram groups named by Chahal.

Source: The Telegraph December 22, 2025 17:50 UTC