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Crime
Indore Fraudster Pretends Army Officer, Steals ₹8.55 Lakh From Trader
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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A man in Indore, posing as an army officer, defrauded a local trader of ₹8.55 lakh. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.
A man in Indore was arrested after a local trader reported that he had been deceived by someone claiming to be an army officer. The accused allegedly convinced the trader to transfer ₹8.55 lakh to a bank account, which was later found to be fraudulent.
The Indore Police have filed a formal complaint and initiated a probe into the incident. Investigators are reviewing bank records and interviewing witnesses to trace the origin of the funds.
According to preliminary statements, the fraudster used military insignia and a uniform to gain the trader’s trust, presenting fabricated documents to support his claim.
Police have requested the trader to cooperate fully and are working to recover the stolen amount. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch.
The Indore Police have filed a formal complaint and initiated a probe into the incident. Investigators are reviewing bank records and interviewing witnesses to trace the origin of the funds.
According to preliminary statements, the fraudster used military insignia and a uniform to gain the trader’s trust, presenting fabricated documents to support his claim.
Police have requested the trader to cooperate fully and are working to recover the stolen amount. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local crime branch.