Tamil Nadu native arrested for running fake online Kerala lottery racket
Thiruvananthapuram police arrested a 25-year-old man for operating fraudulent websites that impersonated the Kerala State Lottery to scam customers. Authorities have warned the public that official lottery tickets are not sold through online platforms.
Why it matters
The case highlights the rise of digital financial fraud and the importance of public awareness regarding official government service channels.
The Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Crime Police arrested a Tamil Nadu native for allegedly operating fraudulent websites that impersonated the Kerala State Lotteries and cheated people by claiming to sell Kerala lottery tickets online.
The accused has been identified as Dinesh A., 25, of Pattukkottai in Thanjavur. According to the police, he created websites designed to resemble the official Kerala government lottery portal by using the Kerala Lotteries name, official logos and government address to mislead customers. The websites advertised that Kerala lottery tickets could be purchased online and promoted the service extensively through social media.
The police said the accused allegedly sent QR codes, UPI payment details and other digital payment options to prospective buyers through WhatsApp. Victims who transferred money were promised that lottery tickets would be dispatched to them by parcel.
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