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Mangaluru Police Arrest Man Accused of Posing as NCIB Official

Police in Mangaluru arrested a 64-year-old man named Sam Peter.

They say he pretended to work for a national investigation agency.

He allegedly frightened or persuaded people to give him money.

Police say he targeted people facing financial, bank or tax-related disputes.

In 2019, he was arrested with eight other people at a lodge.

He later received bail but did not return to court for his trial.

Police say he used many different names and moved between places to avoid being caught.

He has now been handed over to Mangaluru East police for further legal action.

Key facts

Accused: Sam Peter alias Danny Tharakan alias Antony, aged 64
Alleged impersonation: National Crime Investigation Bureau official
Earlier arrest: Arrested with eight alleged gang members at a Pumpwell lodge on August 16, 2019
Reported cases: About 17 cheating and fraud cases across Karnataka and other states
Aliases: Police listed multiple identities, including Rahul Peter, Rajesh Robinson, Robin Richardson and Antony Francis
Court status: Police said he obtained bail, failed to appear during trial and had multiple warrants issued against him
Further action: He was handed over to Mangaluru East police, and investigation is continuing

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