Three arrested in Rs 90-lakh cyber scam targeting retired Kerala HC judge

KOCHI: Police on Saturday arrested three persons for allegedly swindling `90 lakh from retired Kerala High Court judge Sasidharan Nambiar in a cyber fraud case. The arrested have been identified as Thalassery residents Muhammad Sha, Mirshad, and Muhammad Sharjil.

According to Kochi Cyber Police, a portion of the defrauded amount was traced to the bank accounts of Sha and Mirshad. After withdrawing the money through ATMs, the duo reportedly handed it over to Sharjil, who converted the cash into bitcoins and transferred it to the main accused, who remains at large.