In response to a rising wave of courier fraud and video call scams, cyber fraudsters are now employing even more sophisticated tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals.
The Pathanamthitta police have arrested four people accused of swindling crores of rupees by falsely promising significant returns on stock market investments. The arrested individuals have been identified as Asif (30) and Salmanul Farris (23) from Kalpakancherry in Malappuram, Sudheesh (37) from Kadavalloor in Thrissur, and Irshadul Haq (24) from Feroke in Kozhikode.
The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the scam and identify addition victims.