India, March 31 -- The Oshiwara police have launched a manhunt for a doctor, identified as Shenila Sayyid, who allegedly duped an Austrian national of Indian origin of Rs.41 lakh before fleeing to Saudi Arabia. A case has been registered against Sayyid for fraudulently convincing the victim, Dumita alias Diya Aluwalia, 27, to invest in her company with the promise of high returns.

According to the FIR, Aluwalia, an author and freelance writer based in Austria, was introduced to Sayyid through her friend Fazal Khan. Khan had informed Aluwalia in April 2023 that he had invested in Sayyid's company and had received good returns. He also described Sayyid as a doctor by profession.

On April 15, 2023, Aluwalia met Sayyid in Lokhandwala, Andhe...