A similar incident occurred on Sept 1, where a departing passenger was cheated of Rs18,600 using an identical modus operandi
The incident occurred around 5.45 am, according to airport sources. A passenger arriving from Hyderabad on official duty aboard IndiGo flight 6E-351 was approached by a stranger immediately after exiting the arrival gate. The suspect spun a sympathetic story to request financial help of Rs20,000. Moving on humanitarian grounds, the passenger transferred Rs11,000 to a Google Pay account provided by the individual. Following a similar incident on Sept 1, where a departing passenger was cheated of Rs18,600 using an identical modus operandi, CISF mounted special vigilance in the airport’s city-side area. By matching the apprehended suspect’s activities with CCTV footage from the Sept 1 incident, investigators confirmed he was the same perpetrator.
During further questioning, the suspect admitted his involvement in the previous fraud, for which a cyber crime complaint had already been lodged,” an airport source said. The individual was subsequently found to be operating under multiple identities. On-duty CISF personnel observed the interaction and immediately intercepted the man for verification. “Unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the conflicting identities and the third-party financial transfer, the suspect was detained. Upon learning of the deception, the victim agreed to file a formal complaint. Following the preliminary inquiry and formal complaint, CISF handed the suspect over to Vimantal Police Station for a detailed investigation and further legal action.