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Mangaluru: A case has been registered at the Vittal Police Station after a man working in Saudi Arabia was allegedly cheated of Rs 44.8 lakh by a group under the pretext of arranging his marriage.
According to the complaint filed by Mohammed Ashraf Tawarakadan (53), a native of Kerala, he had come to Mangaluru in September 2024 for marriage purposes.
The accused - identified as Basheer, Safiya, and others - allegedly called him to Mangaluru on the pretext of showing a prospective bride. They reportedly took his photos and videos during the meeting and later threatened to leak them online unless he paid them a large sum of money.
Fearing defamation, Ashraf allegedly transferred Rs 44.80 lakh to the accused.
Based on his complaint, the Vittal Police have registered a case under Sections 318(4), 308(2), 115(2), 351(2), r/w 3(5) BNS-2023. Investigation is in progress.