Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Fake Marathon Scam Dupes Participants in Rayachuru
Some people put up a poster for a marathon, promising big prizes if you paid to enter.
People from different cities paid money and traveled to the place where the marathon was supposed to be.
But when they got there, the marathon wasn't real, and the people who took their money were gone.
Many participants were poor and stranded.
The police are now trying to catch the people who did this.
A fake marathon was advertised under the name 'Dr. Abdul Kalam Foundation' in Rayachuru.
Participants paid Rs 5,000 to enter, lured by promises of large cash prizes.
Participants traveled from different parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The address for the event was false, and organizers disappeared after collecting money.
Police are investigating the incident, and victims are seeking justice.
- Who
- Participants and organizers of the fake marathon.
- What
- A fake marathon scam where participants were duped out of money.
- When
- The event was advertised, and participants traveled to the event location.
- Where
- Rayachuru city, Karnataka, with participants coming from across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To exploit youth for financial gain.
- Event Name
- Fake Marathon
- Organization
- Fake 'Dr. Abdul Kalam Foundation'
- Location
- Rayachuru city, Karnataka
- Registration Fee
- Rs 5,000 (Rs 1,500 advance)
- Alleged Prizes
- Up to Rs 6 lakh
- Victims' Backgrounds
- Daily wage workers and economically weaker backgrounds