Fr Edwin Figarez was also slapped with a fine of Rs 2,15,000.
His brother was sentenced to one year on charges of helping the priest go into hiding.
According to prosecution, Fr Figarez exploited the minor girl, who was also a member of the same parish which the priest served as the Vicar.
In April last year, girl's mother complained to the police following which the priest went into hiding and was arrested later.
Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.
The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike
Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.
• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.
• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.
• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.
Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.
Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.
A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.
According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.
The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.
Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.
Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.
The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.
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@Fairman....be fair....How many of you are true muslims? not a single one i guess...
What could be the reason to happen such a big crime by such a big scholar /Priest.
The answer is very simple. Why it is happening, because these priests do not have means to quench their urge and desire for sex.
The sex is in every matured man and women. The God has created it. This is natural. And the God has also provided the solution how to meet it. That is by means of marriage.
These priests can be seen in every man made religion and every man modified religion. They went against the God's decree by their own concept of doing extra unwarranted and undoable sacrifice.
This is not the misguide of God, this is the misunderstanding and malpractice of people who invented their own way of appeasing God.
Ultimately they end up with such crime.
Islam condemns, and it is not supporting for refraining from marriage. We have big priests in Islam, they have wife, family, children.
Discover the God's true teaching and follow it.
Remember Islam not just for Arabs nor for Muslims.
It cam as light and guidance for all human being in this world.
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