MANGALURU — A 27-year-old man from Tumakuru, identified as Arun T., was arrested by Mangaluru City Police after posing as a Bengaluru Cybercrime officer to extort money from unsuspecting social media users. The impressive takedown follows multiple complaints lodged by victims claiming harassment and financial coercion.
Forged Identity, Financial Threats
Arun reportedly impersonated a cybercrime official named “Sushil Kumar” from the Bengaluru police. He contacted individuals who posted comments on pages like “Kannada Models” and “Troll Master,” accusing them of cyber crimes and demanding immediate payment to—or evade—false criminal charges. Police say he threatened to arrest unless victims transferred money directly into his bank account. One complainant reportedly paid ₹1.23 lakh under duress.
City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar CH confirmed the arrest, stating the accused had at least 11 complaints lodged against him on the cybercrime portal. After tracing his digital trails, officials tracked him down in Tumakuru and caught him in court-bound remand.
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A Widening Pattern of Fake‑Cop Frauds
Mangaluru Police’s action echoes similar impersonation crimes across Karnataka. In Madikeri, a group including a minor was arrested after posing as cyber cops and extorting ₹7 lakh . Earlier, a 77-year-old retired engineer and his wife were held captive in Bengaluru under a “digital arrest” scam that netted ₹4.8 crore before their rescue. Authorities highlight how scammers weaponise fear of legal consequences—real or fabricated—to sway victims into quick payment