The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Two held for impersonating Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s aide in cyber fraud case
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The Hindu Bureau
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Cyber police have arrested two individuals in Delhi for a fraud scheme that targeted Kerala MLA Vidya Balakrishnan by impersonating an aide to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The fraudsters attempted to solicit a bribe in exchange for a Cabinet Minister position, a tactic they reportedly used against other politicians as well.
The Cyber police have arrested two persons in connection with a major cyber fraud in which Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan was offered a Cabinet Minister’s post in exchange for ₹3 crore. The accused were identified as Gourav, 26, and Nitin Kumar,26, both residents of Sapera Basti in East Delhi.
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