A Kanpur Couple, Rajeev Kumar Dubey and Rashmi Dubey, managed to scam ₹35 crore from dozens of elderly residents by promising miraculous age-reversal through an “Israel-made time machine.” They claimed this unique machine could make a 60-year-old feel 25 again, luring hopeful seniors to their therapy center, Revival World, located in Kanpur’s Kidwai Nagar area.
Kanpur Couple Offer: “Youth Restoration” Through Oxygen Therapy
At Revival World, the Dubeys pitched a seemingly scientific method called “age reversal through oxygen therapy.” They told elderly clients that high pollution levels were accelerating aging, but oxygen therapy could counteract this process, restoring vitality in a few months. Packages were marketed at various price points, from ₹6,000 for 10 sessions to a long-term ₹90,000 package under a “three-year reward system.”
“They assured clients that youth could be regained, offering enticing packages for different budgets,” reported Anjali Vishwakarma, a senior police official.
Amplifying the Scam
To expand their operations, the Kanpur Couple created a pyramid scheme. Each client who referred a friend could earn a free session, encouraging victims to bring others. Renu Singh Chandel, one victim, reportedly lost ₹10.75 lakh to the scheme and claimed the couple persuaded many others to invest, sometimes life savings, under the promise of youthful transformations.
Police Track Down the Dubeys
Authorities estimate that roughly 25 couples fell victim to the Dubeys’ scheme, losing significant amounts. The couple, now missing, are suspected to have fled the country, triggering police alerts at airports and a full-scale search.
Why Did This Happen?
This case illustrates the potential dangers when elderly individuals, often vulnerable to health claims, are targeted by convincing but fraudulent schemes. The Dubeys’ tactics reveal how deceptive marketing can exploit trust and desire for better health outcomes.
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