Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Cyber Fraudster Arrested for Duping Schools in Karnataka, Hyderabad
A person named Salim was caught by the police for tricking schools out of money.
He would find the phone numbers of school accountants online and send them fake messages saying fees had been paid.
Then, he would call the accountants, pretending there was a mistake and asking for a refund of the extra money.
The police caught him in Nuh, Haryana, and are now asking him questions about what he did.
A cyber fraudster was arrested in Nuh for duping schools.
The fraudster targeted schools in Karnataka and Hyderabad.
He obtained contact numbers of school accountants through internet searches.
The accused sent fake fee payment messages and requested refunds.
A mobile phone and a fake SIM card were recovered from the accused.
- Who
- Salim alias Salli
- What
- A cyber fraudster was arrested for duping schools.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Monday, Jun 16.
- Where
- Nuh, Haryana, India
- Why
- To collect money from schools by deceiving them.
Victims
Fraudster
Financial Loss
Victims
Schools that were cheated out of money
Fraudster
N/A
- Accused's Name
- Salim alias Salli
- Location of Arrest
- Nuh, Haryana
- Victim Locations
- Karnataka and Hyderabad schools
- Method
- Sending fake fee payment messages and requesting refunds
- Items Recovered
- Mobile phone and fake SIM card