Bhopal, June 12 -- he Koh-e-Fiza police have arrested two fraudsters, Arif alias Nadeem (25) and Kaif Khan (19), who were involved in a series of thefts by duping local shopkeepers through fake orders. The duo allegedly targeted several shops in the area, posing as customers to place orders for expensive electronic items and then fleeing with the goods without making any payment.
The modus operandi of the accused was to call local stores and place orders for high-value electronic items like air conditioners (ACs), fridges, and televisions. After convincing shopkeepers to deliver the goods to various fake addresses, they would disappear with the items, leaving the shopkeepers at a loss.
The scam came to light on May 27, 2025, when Seema Th...