Medical seat fraud: 6-member gang that cheated 200 students to the tune of Rs 25-cr nabbed

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September 29, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 29: Police have busted a 6 member Inter-State gang that had cheated about 200 students to the tune of about Rs 25 crore on the promise of getting them Medical seats in foreign Universities and absconded without returning the money collected have been arrested by the police.

Madivala Police said in a release here on Saturday, that the arrested were identified as Suman, Dilip, Yedukondala (both natives of Andhra Pradesh), Ayishbanu, Ranga and Basha.

DCP Dr Boralingegowda said that the gang opened Consultancy Firm in the name of 'American Service Centre' in Andhra Pradesh and its branches at Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Tirupathi and Coimbatore.

Targeting at students who want to study Medical Degree Course in Foreign Universities, the gang used to collect Rs 25 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs from each and the registered students were even taken to Foreign countries under Tourist Visa and used to abscond without remitting fees to the Foreign Universities.

After a cheating case was registered with the Police in Chennai, the gang continued the Consultency Firm but in different name -- 'Medical Teachers Routs Education' and opened branches in different localities of Chennai, Hyderabad and in the City.

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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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