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Fraudster arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding techies, filmmakers of ₹2.5 crore

Fraudster arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding techies, filmmakers of ₹2.5 crore
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

Police arrested Pooja Bhagavati in Bengaluru following a swift operation at Awalahalli Police Station. She was accused of defrauding software engineers, businessmen, and filmmakers by promising cars, gold jewelry, and expensive household items at discounted rates. The investigation revealed that she defrauded people of over ₹2.5 crore. Pooja Bhagavati was reportedly involved in multiple fraud cases across several Bengaluru police stations, including Awalahalli, Konanakunte, Puttenahalli, and Talaghattapura.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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