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  • Ugandan Scammer Arrested in Delhi for Rs 1.9 Lakh Dating App Fraud Using Girlfriend

    Ugandan Scammer Arrested in Delhi for Rs 1.9 Lakh Dating App Fraud Using Girlfriend's Photos

    Dec 09, 2025 01:54 am CST

    A 38-year-old Ugandan national, Micheal Iga, was arrested in Delhi for defrauding a local resident of Rs 1.9 lakh through an elaborate dating app scam. Operating illegally from Burari, Iga created fake female profiles using his girlfriend's photos to lure victims into a fictitious "rare oil" investment scheme. Police recovered multiple devices, debit cards, and cash upon his arrest, linking him to at least 14 cyber fraud cases across India.

  • Investment Scam Bust: Man Arrested in Dehradun for Rs 46 Lakh Online Fraud Scheme

    Investment Scam Bust: Man Arrested in Dehradun for Rs 46 Lakh Online Fraud Scheme

    Oct 17, 2025 12:44 pm CST

    Arunachal Pradesh Police have apprehended a suspect in Dehradun following extensive surveillance for a Rs 46.27 lakh investment fraud. The individual, who claimed to be a company official, allegedly operated in Naharlagun since early 2023, luring victims with promises of high returns through an online investment platform before misappropriating their funds. Authorities continue investigating potential accomplices in this significant financial scam.