Two Arrested for Online Mobile Sale Fraud

Summary

Two individuals were arrested in Kathmandu for operating an online fraud scheme under the name 'Shakir Mobile', selling iPhones at suspiciously low prices and deceiving customers via social media platforms.

Key Points
  • Two people were arrested in Kathmandu for running an online mobile phone sale fraud under the name 'Shakir Mobile'.
  • The accused used edited videos and low-price claims on Facebook and TikTok to lure customers.
  • They accepted payments through mobile banking and blocked customers after receiving money.
  • Victims included people in Nepal and abroad who were deceived by promises of cheap, unopened iPhones and home delivery.
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