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Crime
West Bengal Resident Arrested for Month-Long Fake Google Pay Scam on Kerala Shop Owner
✍️ The 420.in
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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Police in West Bengal have detained a man accused of duping a Kerala shopkeeper through a counterfeit Google Pay scheme that lasted over a month.
Police in West Bengal arrested a resident after a month‑long investigation into a fraud that involved a fake Google Pay transaction. The suspect allegedly convinced a shop owner in Kerala that payments had been transferred, while no actual money moved.
According to the investigation, the scammer used fabricated screenshots and messages to mimic the Google Pay interface, prompting the Kerala merchant to release goods or services on the belief that payment was confirmed. The deception continued for several weeks before the victim grew suspicious and reported the matter to authorities.
Law enforcement agencies from both states coordinated to trace the digital trail, leading to the suspect's apprehension. The accused now faces charges of cheating and cyber fraud, and the case is being forwarded to the court for trial.
The incident highlights growing concerns over digital payment scams in India and underscores the need for heightened vigilance among small business owners when verifying electronic transactions.
According to the investigation, the scammer used fabricated screenshots and messages to mimic the Google Pay interface, prompting the Kerala merchant to release goods or services on the belief that payment was confirmed. The deception continued for several weeks before the victim grew suspicious and reported the matter to authorities.
Law enforcement agencies from both states coordinated to trace the digital trail, leading to the suspect's apprehension. The accused now faces charges of cheating and cyber fraud, and the case is being forwarded to the court for trial.
The incident highlights growing concerns over digital payment scams in India and underscores the need for heightened vigilance among small business owners when verifying electronic transactions.