A cyber police team here arrested Basim Nujoom (32) of Kayanna on charges of defrauding a Kozhikode resident of Rs 76.35 lakh after he promised him profits from online investment schemes.
According to police sources, the accused convinced the complainant that he would get profits after depositing the money in primary offers and stock market. Later, he allegedly transferred ₹ 76.35 lakh to the complainant through 20 transactions to several bank accounts. After the episode came to light, the police issued a notice against Nujoom. He was subsequently detained at the Mumbai airport. A police team went to Mumbai and took him into custody.
Published – 16 Dec 2025 21:28 IST
