Amaco MPL 2015 off to a dazzling start

December 14, 2015

Mangaluru, Dec 14: All roads led to the Panambur’s NMPT stadium on the outskirts of the city on Sunday evening as a grand opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Amaco Mangalore Premier League 2.0.

Cricket fans in Mangaluru were in for a visual treat at the spectacular inauguration and opening ceremony of the coastal Karnataka’s biggest Twenty20 cricket tournament which saw a delightful medley of cricket, entertainment and cultural extravaganza.

Organised by the Karnataka Regional Cricket Academy (KRCA) with a slogan ‘let us unite through cricket’, under the guidance of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), the second edition of Amaco MPL features 12 teams from Mangaluru zone, comparison Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu districts along with Bhatkal.

Accompanied by a galaxy of dignitaries, B Ramanath Rai, the minister for forest, environment and ecology and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge, formally inaugurated the Amaco MPL 2015 by releasing the balloons into the air.

Speaking on the occasion, UT Khader, minister for health and family welfare, reiterated that cricket is one of the means to unite the people in this coastal city.

He said that Amaco MPL not only gives cricketers of this zone to exhibit their talents but opens an opportunity for the people of this region to uphold unity, brotherhood and harmony burying differences and misunderstandings.

Mohammed Asif, the chief executive officer of Amaco group of companies, who is the title sponsor of the tournament, also laid emphasis on upholding unity and harmony in this sensitive region.

Manohar Amin, convenor of KSCA for Mangaluru zone administered the oath to the squad members of 12 teams of the Amaco MPL.

AB Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner, Y Abdullah Kunhi, chancellor, Yenepoya University, Zakariya Jokatte, chairman, Al Muzain also spoke.

Mohammed Sirajuddin, MPL chairman welcomed. Imthiyaz, MPL convenor, UT Ifthikhar Ali, senate member of RGUHS were present among others.

Performance by popular singers and dancers apart from tiger dance, chande and exhibition of other traditional arts of coastal Karnataka enthralled the spectators.

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The £25,000 Trap: Mangaluru Man Duped of ₹13.4 Lakh in 'London Friend' Facebook Scam

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Mangaluru East police have registered a case following a sophisticated online fraud where a 57-year-old local resident was allegedly cheated out of ₹13.4 lakh after being targeted on Facebook.

The scam began in February when the complainant, while browsing Facebook reels, was contacted by a woman identifying herself as "Lillian Mary George" from London. After establishing a chat relationship, the woman claimed she would visit India in November and bring a significant sum of money.

The trap was sprung on November 15, when the victim received a call from a woman named "Sonali Gupta," who claimed Lillian had arrived at Mumbai International Airport but was detained by customs. The fraudsters convinced the man that Lillian was carrying £25,000 (about ₹26 lakh) in traveller’s cheques and 1 kg of gold (valued at around ₹30 lakh).

Under the pretense of clearing these items, the victim was asked to make numerous online transfers between November 15 and 18 for various bogus charges, including:

•   "Pounds exchange registration"
•   "Customs declaration issues"
•   "Discount charges"
•   "Money-laundering charges"

Believing the fictitious story, the complainant transferred the cumulative sum of ₹13.4 lakh to various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. He realised he was cheated when the culprits later promised a refund within two days but stopped answering his calls. The Mangaluru East police are now investigating the case, which highlights the continuing threat of transnational cyber fraud using social engineering and promises of fictitious wealth.

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