Sweet Bobby's Simran Bhogal and her life now after decade-long catfishing case

*Warning: Contains major spoilers for Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare*

A new documentary from the producers of The Tinder Swindler tells the harrowing story of a woman's near 10-year catfishing ordeal.

Sweet Bobby: My Catfish nightmare released on today (October 16) with the shocking tale recounted by Kirat Assi, a radio host who thought she had found lasting love with a man she met on called Bobby Jandu.

While Bobby was a real person, the account Kirat interacted with was fake. In a dramatic twist, we learn that the person behind the Bobby Facebook account was Kirat's own cousin, Simran Bhogal.

The truth finally emerging after Kirat hired a private investigator to find the address of Bobby. When the real Bobby opened the door with no idea who she was, Kirat grew increasingly distressed.

Calling Simran for support, Kirat explained her confusion, passing the phone to the real Bobby who was about to call the police, fearing for his family's safety. The threat of police involvement led to Simran finally revealing the truth after keeping up the ruse for nine years between 2009 and 2018.

Recalling the moment in the documentary, Kirat says Simran simply told her "It was all me." She continued: "I didn't know what she meant at first. She said she was Bobby. I still didn't get it."

Where is Simran Bhogal now?

Before Sweet Bobby released on Netflix, the story was the subject of a hit podcast of the same name from Tortoise Media. Narrated by investigative journalist Alexi Mostrous, the podcast offers some extra details about the case.

As of 2018, Simran had a high powered role at a major UK bank. However, Mostrous has confirmed that she "no longer works" in the role though it remains unclear how long she was in it for.

Details about Simran's life remain few and far between. MailOnline reported in October 2021 that she was residing in north west London with her parents, but she otherwise remains quite elusive.

Following the catfishing ordeal, Kirat went to the police in 2018 and reported what had happened. Given catfishing is not considered a criminal offence, there were no charges brought.

Kirat then brought a civil case against Simran in 2020. It settled out of court with Kirat receiving an apology letter and "substantial damages". Simran was also ordered to cover Kirat's legal costs. The pair have not had any contact for "a number of years" as confirmed by Simran in a statement relating to civil case.

Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is now streaming on Netflix