Bengaluru, June 6 -- In a case highlighting the vulnerability of patients seeking medical relief, a Bengaluru resident suffering from paralysis was allegedly duped of Rs 70,000 by fraudsters who promised a complete cure for his condition.

The victim, Lakshman, a resident of Kalyan Nagar near Chandra Layout, has filed a complaint with the Chandra Layout Police Station after discovering that the promised treatment was part of an elaborate scam.

According to the complaint, Lakshman had been battling paralysis for several years and had undergone treatment at various hospitals without obtaining the desired results. During this period, he was approached by unknown individuals who claimed they could successfully treat his illness.

The accused...