Two arrested for posing as GST officials, dupe persons of Rs 28 crore

Last updated: 21 November 2022

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Two people have been arrested by Cyberabad Special Operations Team for posing as GST officials and defrauding 18 individuals of a staggering £28 crore. The pair lured victims by claiming they could sell seized gold and other high-value items at reduced prices. They also allegedly took money from people seeking government jobs. Police have seized mobile phones, a car, and cash.

The Cyberabad Special Operations Team arrested two persons for forgery and duping 18 persons to the tune of Rs 28 crore. The accused 57-year-old Burujukindi Narayana Goud of Rajanna Sircilla district and 37-year-old Merugu Shailaja of Warangal district used to pose as GST officials and approach p

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FAQ :

18 people were defrauded by the accused.

The total amount defrauded was Rs 28 crore.

They approached people and lured them into believing they could obtain gold and other expensive items seized by the customs department at lower prices.

Yes, the accused also collected money on the pretext of arranging jobs in GST and other government departments.

Police seized three mobile phones, a car, ATM cards, and Rs 20,000 cash.

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Two arrested for posing as GST officials, dupe persons of Rs 28 crore