Techie Catfished Of ₹81.67 Lakh, 2 Arrested

KADAPA: Police have arrested two persons in a sensational online love fraud case reported in Badvel, in which a software employee was allegedly cheated of ₹81.67 lakh.

According to police, the victim, identified as Ashok, came into contact with the main accused, Poojitha Reddy, through Instagram. She allegedly befriended him and claimed to be in love with him before gradually gaining his trust and duping him of the huge amount of money.

Investigations revealed that another accused, Ramalinga Reddy, assisted her in carrying out the fraud.

Based on a complaint lodged by Ashok, police registered a case in February and launched an investigation. The accused had reportedly been absconding since then.

After sustained efforts, police tracked down the duo and arrested them on Thursday.

Badvel police said both the accused were produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody.