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7 arrested in Bengaluru for running a Facebook scam using fake profiles. Victim lost ₹1.5 lakh after scammers claimed to be in trouble abroad. Police seized 31 ATM cards, 9 Aadhaar cards, and multiple bank documents. Bengaluru: The Adugodi police have arrested seven individuals for allegedly creating fake profiles on Facebook and scamming people by impersonating their old friends. The accused have been identified as Azharuddin, Mohammad Mudasir, Imtiyaz Pasha, Shashi Kumar, Syed Khaseef, Syed Danish, and Shafiyulla Shariff. All of them are residents of Mysuru and are reportedly in their 30s. Horoscope for February 2, 2025: A Day of Opportunities & Challenges How the Scam Unfolded According to the police, the scammers used an old friend’s profile picture to send a friend request to the victim. Believing it to be genuine, the victim accepted the request. The fraudster then claimed to be in Dubai and informed the victim that he would be returning to India soon. The scammer told the victim that he was carrying a large amount of cash, and upon arrival in India, he would have to pay heavy taxes on it. To avoid this, he requested the victim to temporarily deposit the money into his bank account. Trusting the scammer, the victim shared his bank account details. The next day, the fraudster sent a distress message claiming he had been detained by the Abu Dhabi police and needed urgent financial help. He requested the victim to transfer ₹1.9 lakh to an agent’s account. Bengaluru Girl Assaulted Inside Taxi; Police Searching for Two Suspects Believing the story, the victim immediately transferred ₹1.5 lakh through an instant payment service. However, when he later checked his bank statement, he realized that no money had been deposited into his account as promised. Realizing he had been scammed, he approached the police and filed a complaint. Investigation and Arrest Following a detailed investigation involving bank transactions and technical evidence, the police tracked down one of the accused in Mysuru. During interrogation, he revealed the involvement of six others. The police then arrested the entire group and seized: 31 ATM cards 9 Aadhaar cards 11 passbooks 6 chequebooks The arrested individuals are now in police custody, and further investigations are underway. The police have urged the public to remain cautious about online scams and avoid sharing personal or financial details with unknown individuals.

7 Arrested in Bengaluru for Facebook Fraud, Duping Victim of ₹1.5 Lakh