Mangaluru Police arrests Delhi native Gaurav Makwan in cyber fraud case
Mangaluru: The Cyber, Economic and Narcotics Crime (CEN) police in Mangaluru have arrested 25-year-old Gaurav Makwan, a resident of Delhi, in connection with a cyber fraud case involving the unauthorized use of a Flipkart account.
According to the police, the victim, Yadunandan, received a suspicious message on WhatsApp, which led to his Flipkart account being hacked while he was downloading an app. The cybercriminals allegedly used the hacked account to purchase two mobile phones and gift vouchers worth ₹1.31 lakh. Following the incident, Yadunandan filed a complaint at the CEN police station.
During the investigation, Assistant Sub-Inspector Gurappakanti and Police Constable Tippareddy apprehended Gaurav Makwan in Delhi. Assets worth ₹4 lakh were seized from the accused, including an Android phone, an iPhone, AirPods, and the mobile device used in the crime.
The accused was presented in court, which subsequently remanded him to judicial custody.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
