Kozhikode, Jan. 1 -- The Kerala Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 9 lakh by luring him with a fake promise of selling pledged gold in Kozhikode district, officials said on Thursday.

The arrested accused have been identified as Jamshad (29) of Thoniparambil, Marampally, Aluva; Neenu Benny (29) of Chakkalapalmi, Mannarakkayam, Kanjirapally, Kannur district; and KA Noushad (45).

Police have also recovered Rs 15,000 from the accused's possession.

The arrests were made under the leadership of Erumeli Station House Officer (SHO) ED Biju.

According to the police, the incident took place on December 24, near a financial institution located on Erumeli Private Bus Stand Road. The victim, a native of Paloo...