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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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
