Cong leaders in State should demand Union government's resignation over corruption: DVS

October 24, 2011

Sullia, October 24: Mocking at the Opposition party's demand to dissolve the State Assembly and face fresh elections in view of 'series of leaders' of BJP entering into jail over charges of corruption, Chief Minister D V Sadanada Gowda urged the Congress leaders to demand the resignation of Union government for 'unprecedented corruption'

Speaking to media persons after arriving in Sullia to participate in BJP workers meet on Monday, he said that the Congress leaders of the state should not forget that their leaders in the Centre, who are stuck in scandals, too are marching into prison.

In a bid to hide their failure in the Centre, Congress leaders here are making baseless and false allegations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka, he charged.

“If they are truly genuine in their voice against corruption, let them demand their supremo Sonia Gandhi to dissolve the scandal stricken union government,” he reiterated.

The CM was responding to Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, who recently demanded BJP to obtain fresh mandate from the people of the state.

Mr Siddaramaiah had said widespread corruption and series of former ministers being sent to jail over charges of corruption has been the indicator of its failure to curb the menace.

He also had stated that the BJP had no moral right to continue in power as it failed to give good governance to people.

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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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