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Kerala man arrested after 25-year impersonation racket as fake cop
A Kerala resident, operating under the alias 'Sam Peter', has been arrested in Mangaluru following a quarter-century of posing as a police officer to defraud unsuspecting victims. He faces multiple cases of cheating and fraud across Karnataka and several other states.
LSN India ·
Police in Mangaluru have apprehended a Kerala man accused of running an elaborate con operation spanning over two and a half decades. The suspect, known as 'Sam Peter', allegedly exploited his false identity as a law enforcement official to swindle money from victims across India.
Investigations reveal that the accused has been booked in at least 17 cases of cheating and fraud in Karnataka alone. Authorities suspect his criminal network extends to multiple states across the country, with additional cases pending in various jurisdictions.
The impersonation scheme, which relied on the public's trust in police uniforms and credentials, enabled the accused to gain access to victims' homes and businesses under the guise of official police work. The long duration of the operation suggests sophisticated planning and an ability to evade detection across state lines.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in what police describe as one of the more extensive impersonation rackets uncovered in recent times. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of fraudulent activities and to identify all victims across the country. Authorities have urged anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward.