Phishing emails, threatening calls: Gujarati duo cheats 25 Americans of $2.7 million; 1 sentenced to 63 months

Two Indian students in the US, Kishan Patel and Dhruv Mangukiya, orchestrated a scam targeting elderly Americans. They impersonated government officials, using threats to extract nearly $2.7 million from 25 victims between July and August 2024. Patel received a 63-month prison sentence for his role in the money laundering conspiracy, while Mangukiya awaits sentencing after pleading guilty.

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A tale of 2 Gujarat plane crashes, a common ‘emergency worker’, and haunting memories from BJ Medical College

Dr. Hasmukh Patel, an MLA, played a crucial role in the aftermath of the 1988 Indian Airlines Flight 113 crash in Ahmedabad. As a medical student, he assisted at Civil Hospital, facing staff shortages and a high number of casualties. Patel aided in tagging bodies, highlighting the heart-wrenching nature of the air tragedy and his commitment to service during crises.

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