The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Two arrested for impersonation, cheating in Coimbatore
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The Hindu Bureau
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Two individuals were arrested in Coimbatore for impersonating police officers to extort money from a trader. The suspects threatened the victim with legal action over alleged pornographic content to secure an online payment.
Why it matters
It highlights the prevalence of cyber-extortion and impersonation scams targeting residents in urban areas.
The cybercrime police in Coimbatore on Monday arrested two persons, who posed as police officers and duped a city resident of ₹38,000.
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The article is a straightforward crime report based on police statements.
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