Mangaluru cops bust online fraud racket, arrest one

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July 5, 2019

Mangaluru, Jul 7: The Mangaluru police have arrested a north Indian for allegedly involved in a financial fraud using the cyber platform, Police Commissioner, Sandeep Patil informed here on Friday.

Addressing newsmen here on Friday, the police officer said that the fraudster identified as Yusuf Khan (30) was operating from Delhi. “We are also looking out to arrest two others identified as Prabhakar and Naushad, from Uttar Pradesh,” he said.

Informing that the fraudsters used to making calls offering loans at lower interest rates, and managed to secure the bank account, PAN and Aadhaar and other details and lay trap to deposit the money.

According to the police, the gang has targeted around 300 people in Karnataka, including those from Mangaluru and Bengaluru. Out of these, around 50 were duped of a total amount of Rs 1,75,000.

Based on a complaint submitted by a cheated person from Mangaluru, the cyber police conducted a week-long operation in New Delhi and raided the office set up by the fraudsters.

They seized cash amounting to Rs 70,000, 31 mobile phones and several notebooks containing information.

The accused had also created a fake certificate by forging the signature of National e-governance authorities, the top cop said.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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