Surrogacy racket: Gurumurthy taken into 7 day custody

October 12, 2014

Bangalore, Oct 12: The Nandini Layout police taken fertility expert K. T. Gurumurthy, accused of selling a new born baby instead of arranging a surrogate mother, into seven days custody.

The Nandini Layout police are planning to trace the surrogate mother of the girl who was sold to a city-based couple. Gurumurthy had sold the baby to the couple for Rs 3.5 lakh.

Gurumurthy owner of Srushti Global Trust in Basaveshwara Nagar, was arrested based on the complaint filed by Dhan Bosco, a businessman who has accused him of selling a new born baby instead of arranging for a surrogate mother.

Gurumurthy had been arrested in January on charge of cheating at least 19 women after promising them that he would give them IVF treatment.

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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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