Judge Defrauded of ₹23.99 Lakh in Haj Pilgrimage Scam in Lucknow
UP Judge Duped Of Rs 23.99 Lakh Pretext Of Arranging Haj Pilgrimage: Cops
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Two men have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a judge in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, of ₹23.99 lakh (approximately $29,000 USD) under the guise of arranging a Haj pilgrimage. The accused, linked to a local travel firm, failed to deliver on their promises and evaded contact.
- 01A judge was defrauded of ₹23.99 lakh for a Haj pilgrimage.
- 02The accused are linked to 'Al Fahad Tourism Company' in Lucknow.
- 03The firm lacked a valid license for travel services.
- 04Police are pursuing additional suspects involved in the scam.
- 05Public advised to be cautious of cyber fraud and report incidents.
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In a significant case of cyber fraud, two suspects, Osama Rashidi and Ejaz Ahmad, have been arrested for allegedly duping a judge in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, of ₹23.99 lakh (approximately $29,000 USD) under the pretext of arranging a Haj pilgrimage. The accused, associated with a Lucknow-based travel firm named Al Fahad Tourism Company, collected the money online but failed to make any arrangements and subsequently evaded contact. Following a complaint lodged by the judge, the cyber crime police initiated an investigation, leading to the arrests. The firm was found to operate without a valid license for travel services. A case has been registered against four individuals, including the company's director, Aamir Rashidi, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover the defrauded amount. Authorities have issued warnings to the public to remain vigilant against cyber fraud and to report suspicious activities immediately.
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This incident highlights the growing issue of cyber fraud in the region, affecting trust in travel services.
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