Mangaluru: The cyber, economic, and narcotic crime unit of the Mangaluru police has arrested two men from Northeast India for allegedly extorting Rs7.27 lakh from a city resident by impersonating customs officials.
The accused have been identified as Damenjoy Reang (27) from Dhali, Tripura, and Hmngte Reail Kom, alias Mangte Amosh (33) from Kangpokpi, Manipur. The case against them was registered in 2024.
Investigations revealed that one of the accused used over 300 bank accounts and 250 mobile SIM cards to carry out the elaborate cyber fraud. Police officials said the duo targeted victims by posing as government/customs authorities to coerce large sums of money.
Both accused have been taken into police custody for further investigation, and efforts are ongoing to determine the full extent of their operations.
