Cyber Fraudsters Nabbed: Judge Duped in Rs 23.99 Lakh Haj Scam
Two men were arrested for defrauding a judge out of Rs 23.99 lakh under the guise of arranging a Haj pilgrimage. Operating under the name Al Fahad Tourism Company, the perpetrators failed to deliver on their promises. The police are currently pursuing additional suspects involved in the scam.
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Two alleged cyber fraudsters have been apprehended for conning a judge out of Rs 23.99 lakh, claiming it was for arranging a Haj pilgrimage, officials reported on Thursday.
The suspects, linked to the Lucknow-based Al Fahad Tourism Company, did not arrange the pilgrimage despite receiving payment and evaded communication thereafter.
A case has been filed, and law enforcement is pursuing additional suspects. Officials urge the public to be wary of such scams and to report suspicious activity to the cyber helpline at 1930.
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