October 22nd 2024.
Attention all Netflix viewers! A warning has been issued against becoming an accomplice in abuse after a huge outcry against the victim of a catfishing scandal, Sweet Bobby. This gripping documentary follows the real-life story of Kirat Assi, a Londoner who was deceived by a man named Bobby for a staggering ten years.
During this time, Kirat was ensnared in a web of deceit, manipulation, and was even pushed into a romantic relationship. However, in 2018, she made a shocking discovery - Bobby did exist, but he was not the person she had been talking to all those years. In a bizarre twist, Kirat's own cousin, Simran, was behind the whole charade. Simran had been posing as Bobby, concocting various health issues, and even going as far as faking voices to appear as Bobby's family members on the phone and online using fake profiles.
Since the release of the documentary, Kirat, who now works as a radio presenter, has faced a barrage of victim-blaming comments online. Some viewers have accused her of "falling for it," while others have called her "gullible" for being deceived for such a long time. However, many others have come to Kirat's defense, calling her brave for sharing her story and praising the documentary for shedding light on this important issue.
The documentary has also sparked a conversation about the stigma around emotional manipulation and romance fraud. Kirat's experience, which spanned over a decade, is just one of many cases where victims are groomed, love-bombed, and coerced into staying in a toxic relationship. Anna Rowe, founder of Catch The Catfish and co-founder of LoveSaid, organizations that support victims of fraud, spoke about the lack of empathy and understanding from society, which only enables abusers.
Kirat's life changed forever when she discovered the truth about "Bobby." Despite the passing years, the impact of the catfishing has never truly gone away for her. She bravely came forward to share her story, hoping to raise awareness and prevent others from experiencing the same ordeal. Kirat explained that victim-blaming is often prevalent in catfishing cases, and it can even be seen as a joke, which only adds to the trauma.
However, Kirat is determined not to let the past define her future. She sued Simran in a civil court and shared her story on a Tortoise podcast in 2021. Kirat is now focused on getting her life back on track and not letting the catfishing scandal hold her back. She refuses to let anyone steal the rest of her life from her and is determined to move forward and live life on her own terms.
For those interested in watching the documentary, Sweet Bobby is available on Netflix, and the podcast is available on all streaming platforms. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling the provided number, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you. Let's spread awareness and put an end to the stigma around catfishing and romance fraud.
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