In a sensational incident, four Iranian nationals, part of a gang that relieved people of their cash at money exchange centres and other places in the country, were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. They are suspected of committing a robbery in Alappuzha and have arrested by Cherthala police with the help of Cantonment police personnel in the city on Wednesday evening.
"The gang reached India in January and has committed numerous crimes by tricking people at money exchange centres and other establishments," police said. Their modus operandi was to divert attention and loot money from shops and establishments.
The hotel management alerted about certain issues with their visa, following which the police found that a case had been registered against the Iranians on suspicion of duping money from an establishment using tricks similar to hand magic. The arrested were in the age group of 23-45, police added.
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