Former IPS Officer's Tragic Downfall: Cyber Fraud and Attempted Suicide Unveiled

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly attempted suicide after being conned out of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as wealth advisors. A note addressed to the DGP revealed a sophisticated scam involving fake investment returns. Authorities are investigating the fraud and analyzing digital evidence.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Patiala | Updated: 22-12-2025 17:51 IST | Created: 22-12-2025 17:51 IST
Former IPS Officer's Tragic Downfall: Cyber Fraud and Attempted Suicide Unveiled
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In a tragic development, former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal reportedly attempted suicide after falling prey to an elaborate scam by cyber fraudsters posing as investment advisors.

A note recovered from the scene outlines how Chahal was conned out of Rs 8.10 crore by a group falsely claiming affiliations with DBS Bank.

The former officer urged the formation of a Special Investigation Team to track the money and emphasized that no one but the scammers were responsible for his drastic step.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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