A 32-year-old Bengaluru man, Vasudeva R, has been arrested for allegedly cheating an individual of more than Rs24 lakh through fake ritual services promoted on Instagram, police said on Wednesday.
The accused, a native of Yeshwanthpur, had been living in Srinivasa Nagar, Sunkadakatte, until his arrest on November 4. Investigators revealed that Vasudeva lured victims with social media posts advertising spiritual rituals, then collected large sums under false pretenses.
A case was registered at the Dakshina Kannada District Cyber Crime Police Station under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the arrest, police seized four mobile phones and Rs1,60,300 in cash believed to be proceeds from the fraudulent activities.
Authorities confirmed that Vasudeva R was produced before a court and has been remanded to judicial custody as investigations continue.
