Man duped of ₹19 lakh with a promise of iridium; Dindigul district police arrest suspect in Dharapuram

Police in Dindigul district arrested a man named Saktivel for defrauding a victim of ₹19 lakh by falsely promising to sell him iridium. Authorities recovered a portion of the stolen funds and jewelry while warning the public against such fraudulent schemes.
Why it matters
It serves as a public warning regarding common financial scams involving fake precious materials and highlights local law enforcement efforts.
A 51-year-old man identified as Saktivel was arrested in Dharapuram in Tirupur district on Friday and ₹10 lakh and some gold jewellery were recovered.
The article is a straightforward report on a criminal arrest and police statement.
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