Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Man Impersonates MP Deputy CM in Failed Scam, Another Cheated in Online Trading
In two separate incidents, people tried to trick others.
One man, Ranjeet Yadav, got caught riding a train without a ticket and had to pay a fine.
Then, he pretended to be a government official to get his money back and a free train ride, but he was caught.
Separately, a person named Daniel is accused of scamming someone out of a lot of money by promising big profits through online trading.
The police are now investigating both cases.
A man impersonated an MP Deputy CM to avoid a fine for ticketless travel and get free train travel.
The impersonator was arrested by Surat GRP.
A man in Kerala was allegedly cheated out of nearly Rs 24.8 crore through an online trading scam.
The online scam involved promises of high profits through a website.
Kerala police have launched an investigation into the online scam.
- Who
- Ranjeet Yadav and Daniel
- What
- Yadav impersonated a public servant in a failed scheme. Daniel is accused of an online trading scam.
- When
- Yadav's incident occurred last week, The trading scam occurred between March 2023 and August 2025.
- Where
- Surat Railway Station, Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- Yadav wanted to avoid a fine and get free travel; Daniel allegedly cheated Nimesh out of money through false promises.
- Impersonation Incident
- Man pretended to be MP Deputy CM to avoid penalty and get free travel
- Impersonator's Name
- Ranjeet Yadav
- Charges Filed Against Yadav
- Cheating, personation of a public servant
- Online Scam Amount
- Nearly Rs 24.8 crore
- Online Scam Accused
- Daniel
- Scam Method
- Promised high profits through online trading
Sources
Cyber fraudster targets Kerala Police, impersonates district chief in WhatsApp scam
Cyber Fraudster Poses As Police Chief, Tries To Scam Kerala Cops Using Fake WhatsApp Account
Kerala police launch probe into Rs 25 cr online scam
