DCIB Inspector Basheer Ahmed transferred

July 9, 2014

Mangalore, Jul 9: The District Crime Investigation Bureau (DCIB) Inspector Basheer Ahmed who was accused of allegedly framing a local BJP leader in drug case has been transferred on the grounds of “dereliction of duty”.

The Additional Superintendent of the Police Shivkumar, has confirmed the transfer by the Karnataka Home Ministry in a letter on July 8.

It may be recalled that BJP leader and entrepreneur Ronald D'Souza from Badaje in Amtady village in Bantwal taluk alleged that the Inspector had kept ganja packets in his car parked in front of his shop on May 26.

D'Souza also complained this to Home Minister K J George who belongs to same community who in turn directed the home department to issue orders for Basheer Ahmed's transfer.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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