Kerala expat faints after winning Dh10 million in Abu Dhabi raffle; 9 out of 10 winners are Indians

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November 3, 2018

Abu Dhabi, Nov 3: Another Indian expatriate working in the United Arab Emirates has turned a millionaire overnight.

Britty Markose, from South Indian state of Kerala, won a whopping Dh10 million at the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi International Airport on Saturday morning.

According to organisers when they called Markose to congratulate, he almost fainted and collapsed.

"It was surprising. But I was expecting this," said Markose, who works as a draughtsman in a private company in Dubai.

His winning ticket number is 208011. Out of top 10 winners, there are nine Indians and one Pakistani.

Ravi Mada with ticket number 003200 from India was declared the proud owner of the new Land Rover Series 13.

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Congrats brother.

Post winning sccene : Many calls from relatives. and buttering to get money

WOW.. GREAT.. CONGRATS

Only Indians believe in lottery fortune

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

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.

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