When Yadagiri demanded the money, Sheik Babu threatened him saying he was a friend of the DGP.
Three robberies have been registered against them in Belagavi, Salem and Mangaluru. Based on one of the complaints, the Rajagopal Nagar police tracked them down and arrested them on Sunday. (Representional Image)
Hyderabad: A man was arrested by the Chikkadpally police for allegedly cheating the public while claiming to be a friend of Director General of Police M. Mahendar Reddy.
According to the police, the accused, Sheik Babu, had made acquaintances with small-scale businessmen and introduced himself as a diamond trader.
“He offered huge returns on investments. He cheated the victim Yadagiri by offering him huge profits in a short time on Rs 6 lakh which he took in two instalments,” a police officer said. Sheik Babu gave Yadagiri a cheque for Rs 6.2 lakh which bounced.
“When Yadagiri demanded the money, Sheik Babu threatened him saying he was a friend of the DGP. Following this, Yadagiri lodged a complaint,” the officer said.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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