Man held at KIA with gold concealed in shoes

DHNS

June 13, 2017

Bengaluru, Jun 13: The customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday arrested a man for trying to smuggle gold bars worth Rs 58.60 lakh. The arrested, V M Fahad (37) of Goa had concealed the gold in his shoes.

He landed at the KIA by flight AI 994 from Dubai. The sleuths grew suspicious after observing his body language.

“Concealment in shoes is an old trick. Passengers try to smuggle gold by carrying them inside their shoes thinking that it would be difficult for sleuths to check all 200 passengers, but we have our own methods to keep an eye on smugglers,” said an officer.

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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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