You cannot compute the amount based on the mental worries you had faced due to this. The criminal case against them, if proved guilty, they will be convicted. the court may punish them to undergo a sentence of imprisonment for a period stipulated and may not order for any compensation except for a meagre fine amount, in that case you will not get anything as a compensation or even your money that you have lost.

Therefore it is advisable to get the extra money which is called as an interest (though very low) along with the principal amount if they are willing to pay, but accept them by case alone and not by cheque. This will help you secure your lost money with some dignity.

In a criminal case the court may not award compensation,it will be a discretion of the court awarding the sentence, so take wise decision at right time.

1.Your actions are disproportionate to their cause of actions,

2. you transferred so much amount to the individuals for your credit card dues without verifying the actual dues and also questioning as to why you will make the payment to any account other than he credit card account,

3. Have they been convicted or the matter is under trial? Are the sections put against them compoundable?

4. However, make sure that you are not put to any further problem by their lawyer by enticing you in signing any unacceptable document/letter,

5. Take whatever you are getting or can bargain for without putting your case into jeopardy,

6. The case against them can not be withdrawn if the sections put agaisnt them are non-compoundable.

1. You can certainly claim compensation,

2. Bargain hard with the aid lawyer for the compensation,

3. Consult this portal or your lawyer if the said lawyer of the arrested persons asks you to sign any letter/paper.

You can claim with interest the principal amount you transferred to them, amount spent on availing the services of the psychologist and also compensation. You can claim for the moon in an out of court settlement and then see what the other party is willing to pay. If they do not agree to pay the amount sought by you then you can reject the out of court settlement offered by them, and file a lawsuit for damages against them.