Mangaluru police arrest cyber fraudsters involved in multiple scams

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru police have apprehended three cyber fraudsters involved in large-scale scams under the Kavoor police station limits. The accused, who had been evading the police for months, were finally caught after meticulous investigation and efforts by the law enforcement team.

Accused and Crimes

1. Nisar:
   • A resident of Aluva taluk in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, Nisar allegedly extorted ₹68 lakh from a victim by impersonating a CBI officer.
   • Additionally, he duped the victim into investing around ₹90 lakh in the stock market, promising lucrative dividends.
2. Sahil K P and Nashath R:
   • Hailing from Kozhikode, Kerala, these two individuals were arrested in connection with a money laundering case linked to cybercrime activities.

Investigation and Arrest

The operation was led by Inspector Raghavendra Byndoor and Sub-Inspector Mallikarjuna Biradar, with key contributions from police personnel Ramanna Shetty, Bhuvaneswari, Rajappa Kashibai, Praveen N, and Malatesh. The accused were apprehended following intensive tracking and coordinated efforts by the Kavoor police team.

Rising Threat of Cybercrime

The arrests highlight the growing sophistication of cyber fraudsters, who exploit unsuspecting individuals by using deceptive techniques such as impersonation and fake investment schemes. However, with this operation, the Mangaluru police have sent a strong message that such crimes will not go unchecked.

The accused are now in police custody, and further investigations are underway to uncover additional links to their fraudulent activities. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.