The Mysterious Disappearance of Simran Bhogal: A Catfish Nightmare with Sweet Bobby – Here’s the Update
Netflix’s latest documentary, “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare,” explores a shocking catfishing story that unfolded over nearly a decade. The film follows Kirat Assi, a former radio presenter who fell victim to manipulation and deception by someone pretending to be Bobby Jandu in an elaborate online scheme. It was later revealed that the true identity of her catfisher was her own cousin, Simran Bhogal.
The relationship between Assi and the fake Bobby began on Facebook in 2010. Bobby portrayed himself as a successful cardiologist and member of their Sikh community in London. Despite never meeting in person, Assi developed deep feelings for Bobby. Bobby always had excuses for not meeting, such as life-threatening illnesses or being in witness protection, which raised suspicions but did not deter Assi’s belief in the relationship.
The deception came to light when Assi consulted a private investigator after failed attempts to meet Bobby. Confronting the real Bobby Jandu, who had no knowledge of the scheme, Assi realized she had been a victim of catfishing. Bhogal eventually confessed to creating over 60 fake online personas, including Bobby and his fake friends and family, to manipulate Assi.
Although Assi reported the case to the police, Bhogal faced no criminal charges as catfishing is not a criminal offense in the UK. Assi pursued a civil case against her cousin, resulting in Bhogal paying damages and issuing a private apology.
Where is Simran Bhogal Now?
Since the scandal, Simran Bhogal has mostly disappeared from public view. She reportedly resigned from her senior role at a London firm after the release of the podcast Sweet Bobby and deleted all her social media profiles.
While Bhogal insists it’s a private family matter that has been resolved, Assi continues to seek more accountability. She wants Bhogal to acknowledge her actions and take responsibility for the emotional damage caused by the manipulation.
“Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare” is now available for streaming on Netflix. Stay updated on Pinkvilla for more updates from the series.
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