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Sweet Bobby - My Catfish Nightmare True Story

Oct 16, 2024 · 10m 54s
Sweet Bobby - My Catfish Nightmare True Story
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The episode describes a complex case of catfishing, a form of online deception, that lasted nearly a decade. Kirat Assi, a radio presenter, was manipulated by her cousin, Simran Bhogal,...

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The episode describes a complex case of catfishing, a form of online deception, that lasted nearly a decade. Kirat Assi, a radio presenter, was manipulated by her cousin, Simran Bhogal, who created a false persona named Bobby Jandu, a fictitious doctor. The deception extended to a network of fake friends and involved stealing the identity of a real doctor, Bobby Jandu, who lived in Brighton. The story highlights the emotional toll of catfishing and the inadequate response of institutions like the police to such online harms. A new Netflix documentary, Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, based on the investigative podcast, explores the case in depth, emphasizing the psychological manipulation and its far-reaching impact on Assi's personal life and community. The text also examines the motivation behind such deception and the challen
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Author Author Adidas Wilson
Organization Amun Wilson
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