Police arrested a man who cheated relatives of COVID-19 patients on the pretext of providing blood plasma in south west Delhi, said a police officer on Friday. A few days ago, a woman who was tested positive and admitted to Max Hospital, Saket, was in need of a plasma donor. Guneet Singh Jaggi, the complainant’s relative, got a contact number of a person on Facebook who could provide plasma donor. As he was in dire need, he contacted the man, who demanded ₹50,000 for arranging the plasma. The accused was later held with the help of technical surveillance, said the policeHe is a professional blood donor and used to arrange blood for patients in hospitals for monetary gains.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2021 17:59 UTC