Hyderabad: Man held for posing as top cop's friend
When Yadagiri demanded the money, Sheik Babu threatened him saying he was a friend of the DGP.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2018-10-27 00:09 GMT
Hyderabad: A man was arrested by the Chikkadpally police for allegedly cheating the public while claiming to be a friend of Director General of Police M. Mahendar Reddy.
According to the police, the accused, Sheik Babu, had made acquaintances with small-scale businessmen and introduced himself as a diamond trader.
“He offered huge returns on investments. He cheated the victim Yadagiri by offering him huge profits in a short time on Rs 6 lakh which he took in two instalments,” a police officer said. Sheik Babu gave Yadagiri a cheque for Rs 6.2 lakh which bounced.
“When Yadagiri demanded the money, Sheik Babu threatened him saying he was a friend of the DGP. Following this, Yadagiri lodged a complaint,” the officer said.