3 arrested for cheating Udupi doctor of ₹8.5 lakh after promising MPH seat in UK
The Hindu
The complainant wanted to enrol in a Master of Public Health (MPH) course in the United Kingdom.
Udupi police have arrested three persons allegedly involved in cheating a Udupi-based doctor of a Master of Public Health (MPH) seat in the United Kingdom.
The arrested persons are S. Suman, 24, of Hosanagar in Shivamogga, Suhan Khan, 22, and Mohammed Mahaz, 23, both from Belvai village near Moodbidri, said police who have seized ₹5 lakh, a car and two mobile phones from the trio.
In a compliant to Udupi Town police, Dr. A. Santosh said he met Altaf in Dubai on January 9. Altaf promised to get Dr Santosh a MPH seat in the UK on payment of ₹18 lakh. Altaf asked Dr. Santosh to transfer ₹8.5 lakh to N. Suman. On returning to Udupi, Dr. Santosh transferred the amount. When Altaf did not answer his calls, Dr. Santosh filed a complaint seeking action against the accused for cheating.
A team comprising Police Sub Inspectors Eeranna Shiragumpi, Punit Kumar and Bharatesh arrested the trio for offences punishable under Sections 316(2) and 318(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.