Mumbai woman buys fake Remdesivir drug via social media, duped of Rs 18000

Mumbai: As demand for the anti-viral drug Remdesivir continues to rise, there are a number of studies of adulterated medicines being offered.

One such incident has been reported from Mumbai’s Tilak Nagar, a woman had purchased Remdesivir after receiving particulars of a vendor in a WhatsApp message. the drugs was delivered to her home, but it surely was discovered to be fake. The drugs vials had powder as a substitute.

Upon investigation it was discovered that the woman had known as on a quantity which was being circulated on WhatsApp. The individual on the telephone demanded Rs 18000 for six bottles of medicines. 

The woman paid the cash upfront and acquired the medicines the following day on her handle. But when the woman checked the bundle she realised it was powder. 

The police have registered a case and have begun an investigation.

With such incidents, it’s being cautioned that numbers claimimg to have entry to Remedisivir drugs being shared on social media ought to be verified and duly checked earlier than shopping for the product.