A Mumbai-based man was allegedly duped of over Rs 40,000 by a person who allegedly promised to get him Remdesivir injections at a cheaper rate online, a police official said. Remdesivir drug is currently in high demand for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.

The incident took place on April 27 when the victim was in need of six Remdesivir vials. While looking for the medicine online, he found the contact number of a leading medical company's social arm, the official said on Tuesday. When the man dialled the number, the person on the other side asked him to deposit Rs 20,400 into a bank account specified by the latter for buying six Remdesivir injections.