Hardik Jayantilal Patel, a man hailing from Gujarat, India, has been handed a prison sentence of almost four years in the United States for his involvement in a $3 million fraud scheme that primarily targeted elderly Americans. Patel, along with his accomplices in India, posed as government officials to deceive victims into sending money through mail. The court has mandated Patel to reimburse a total of $3.2 million to 85 individuals who fell prey to his fraudulent activities. This case sheds light on the prevalence of international scam operations and the importance of vigilance against such fraudulent schemes.