Udupi man loses Rs 2.12 lakh after debit card used at hospital

A resident of Udupi, Karnataka said he lost ₹2.12 lakh after his debit card, used for an appointment at a local hospital, was compromised.

The card was swiped at the hospital's billing counter on a recent date, and the fraudsters transferred the funds to an unknown account a few days later, leaving the patient stunned.

The loss has caused financial distress for the man and has drawn attention to the growing issue of card fraud in the region, prompting local banks to reinforce security measures. Source: Google News – Udupi.