The Jnanabharathi police have registered an FIR against a conman for cheating a city-based private firm employee promising a trip to the Maha Kumbha Mela in Prayagraj.
The victim, Pradeep Krishnamurthy, came across a travel agency online while checking tour packages for Prayagraj. Pradeep contacted the number through WhatsApp, and the accused, identified as Rakesh, owner of Subramanya Tours from Coimbatore shared the details of the package.
The accused allegedly offered the victim a hassle-free trip for a price of ₹64,000 per person including flight charges and accommodation. Pradeep agreed to the package and transferred the money online as instructed by the accused. The accused switched off the phone as soon as the money was transferred. After repeated attempts to contact him failed, Pradeep realized that he had been cheated and lodged a complaint.
Based on the complaint, the police have registered a case against the accused charging him under the IT Act, 2000.
Published – February 05, 2025 07:34 pm IST