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Kerala: Two arrested in Rs 36 lakh 'digital arrest' scam

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Kochi, Mar 31 (PTI) Two persons, key accused in a Rs 36 lakh online scam involving a ‘digital arrest’ were arrested, police said.The arrested individuals have been identified as Fayas Fawad (21) and Asimul Mujasin (21), both residents of Kottakkal, Malappuram.The arrests were made on Sunday in Kottakkal as part of the ongoing investigation.The duo allegedly routed the defrauded money through mule bank accounts, police added.According to the poli…

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