Suma Sourabha' awards conferred

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March 12, 2011

Mangalore, March 12: It is the responsibility of the society to recognise the young achievers and encourage them in their future endeavour, said Mangalore University Vice Chancellor TC Shivashankar Moorthy.

He was delivering the presidential address after presenting 'Suma Sourabha' awards at function to mark the 19 the anniversary of 'Suma Sourabha' fortnightly magazine at Town Hall here on Saturday evening.

Mr Moorthy said achievers do not achieve anything for recognition or publicity but strive for the society and country. “Hence, it is our responsibility to honour them”, he added.

16 seniors, four youths and four juniors were conferred the awards for their achievements in various fields.

Editor of the mangazine MJ Rao welcomed the gathering. Bhaskara Rai Kukkuwalli compered the programme. Senior litterateur Harikrishna Punarooru was among the guests.

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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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