Online fraudster held

Updated - December 02, 2016 11:06 am IST

Published - October 23, 2016 12:00 am IST - COIMBATORE:

The police recovered cash and electronic gadgets worth Rs.5.6 lakh from Mohammed Ashiq alias Ramesh (23) after arresting him on Thursday on charges of duping customers of a leading private financial institution. Search is on for his accomplice. Police said the accused managed to access the firm’s portal and replace the mobile numbers of a few customers with theirs. The recovery included three LED TVs worth Rs. 1.5 lakh, two smartphones worthRs. 1.1 lakh and Rs. 3 lakh in cash.

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