Imposters Arrested: Defrauding in the Name of Influence

Odisha Police arrested a couple accused of defrauding people by falsely claiming to be related to a senior government official. Identified as Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Kumar Mohanty, they allegedly used digitally manipulated photos to con influential individuals, promising assistance with tender approvals.

In a significant crackdown, Odisha Police have nabbed a couple for allegedly defrauding people by impersonating relations of a top government official.

The duo, Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Kumar Mohanty, were detained for claiming connections with PK Mishra, the Prime Minister's principal secretary, to deceive potential victims.

The police unearthed manipulated photographs as evidence of their scam aimed at businessmen hoping for favorable tender processing.

(With inputs from agencies.)