28-year-old man on way to his wedding arrested by Mumbai police for cyber fraud

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A 28-year-old man from Noida was arrested by the Mumbai police for cyber fraud while he was on way to his wedding venue on Tuesday.

The incident took place on the outskirts of Sathedi village in Budhana region of Uttar Pradesh. The marriage procession ended up reaching Noida without the groom. The bride was with the groom's family. The accused, who had spent some time abroad, was involved in providing online passport service and has an office in Noida, sources said, as per a report in The Times of India.

He has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 420 (cheating), at a cyber police station in Mumbai after some locals filed complaints against the online company for allegedly cheating people, promising services for issuing a passport.

Some days ago, a team from Mumbai police visited Noida, but couldn't find the accused. They, however, recovered certain documents and a list of phone numbers from his office. One of the phone numbers helped them trace the man. Mumbai police, along with local cops, then laid a trap outside Sathedi village and picked up the groom.

"The man has cheated many people in Mumbai. We assisted Mumbai police, as per the law. He will be now taken to Mumbai," Budhana station house officer MS Gill said.

Shubhangi, a police officer who was leading the Mumbai police team, said, "We are gathering all relevant details pertaining to this case. A thorough investigation is being conducted."