Chandigarh, Aug. 10 -- Three cops from Manimajra police station were sent to police lines after allegations that they accepted Rs.1.90 lakh from cyber fraud suspects instead of arresting them.

The accused have been identified as constables Satish Kumar, Vishwajeet Singh and Dalip Negi.

Sources revealed that the three were assigned to a special investigation team (SIT) to nab cyber fraudsters in a case under the north-east division. Instead of arresting the accused, the team allegedly struck a deal and collected Rs.1.90 lakh through a digital transaction.

The misconduct reportedly came to light when the Manimajra station house officer (SHO) alerted senior officials. A senior police officer said that while no formal complaint has been lo...