Overseas job visa fraud case: Mangaluru police to invoke KCOCA against accused
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Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Police have decided to invoke Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) against the key accused arrested in overseas job visa fraud in Mangaluru, who allegedly defrauded over 300 job aspirants of more than Rs 4 crore.
City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH stated that the Mangaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested the main accused involved in the fraud. The accused have existing cases registered against them at police stations in Mangaluru North and Navi Mumbai.
The police have reportedly submitted a request to the court to invoke the KCOCA in this matter.
The CCB has arrested three individuals linked to the fraudulent operation under the name Hireglow Elegant Overseas International (OPC) Private Limited, which was set up at Bendoorwell in Mangaluru. Those arrested include Masiulla Atiulla Khan from Mumbai, Dil Shaad Abdul Sathar Khan from Navi Mumbai, and Sahukari Kishore Kumar alias Anil Patel from Dombivli, Thane.
The accused reportedly lured job seekers through newspaper advertisements and false promises of overseas employment. After collecting large sums of money for visas and placement services, they failed to deliver on their promises, leaving hundreds of victims defrauded.
Under the KCOCA, the police have special powers and it will be difficult for the accused to get bail from the court. “KCOCA can be invoked against those who have two or more cases against them. This serves as a warning to habitual offenders," the Commissioner stated.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
