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Crime
Kerala Fraudster Wanted in 8 States After 30 Years of Deception
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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A Kerala man, known by five aliases, is wanted by police across eight states for 17 fraud cases that spanned three decades.
A man from Kerala, who has operated under five different names, is now a national fugitive after police uncovered 17 fraud cases linked to him over the past 30 years. The cases, which involved financial scams and identity theft, have led authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest in eight states across India.
The investigation revealed that the suspect used sophisticated tactics to lure victims, often posing as a legitimate businessman or government official. Law enforcement agencies have coordinated through the National Investigation Agency to track his movements and gather evidence.
Police have urged anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. The case highlights the growing challenge of cross‑state fraud and the need for tighter inter‑police cooperation.
The Kerala police have confirmed that the suspect remains at large and that efforts to apprehend him are ongoing.
The investigation revealed that the suspect used sophisticated tactics to lure victims, often posing as a legitimate businessman or government official. Law enforcement agencies have coordinated through the National Investigation Agency to track his movements and gather evidence.
Police have urged anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. The case highlights the growing challenge of cross‑state fraud and the need for tighter inter‑police cooperation.
The Kerala police have confirmed that the suspect remains at large and that efforts to apprehend him are ongoing.