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Crime
Mangaluru Man Stole Rs 34.48 Lakh by Fake Cops Claiming Supreme Court Warrant
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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A resident of Mangaluru lost ₹34.48 lakh after being deceived by imposters posing as police officers who claimed a Supreme Court warrant.
An incident in Mangaluru saw a local resident lose ₹34.48 lakh after being approached by individuals posing as police officers who claimed to possess a Supreme Court warrant.
The imposters convinced the man to hand over the money, promising that it would be used to settle the alleged legal matter.
Police have launched an investigation into the fraud, and authorities are urging citizens to verify any official documents before compliance.
The case highlights the growing trend of impersonation scams in the region and underscores the need for vigilance.
The imposters convinced the man to hand over the money, promising that it would be used to settle the alleged legal matter.
Police have launched an investigation into the fraud, and authorities are urging citizens to verify any official documents before compliance.
The case highlights the growing trend of impersonation scams in the region and underscores the need for vigilance.