Karnataka health minister warns of action against UK returnees if they fail to undergo covid test

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December 29, 2020

Bengaluru, Dec 29: Karnataka Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar on Monday hinted at stringent action against those returnees from the UK who failed to get themselves tested for COVID-19 and were now untraceable and had switched off their mobile phones.

Speaking to newsmen here, he said that the state government will not hesitate to take police action against these violators.

"I request the UK returnees to cooperate with us as responsible citizens. You have to get yourself tested. If you don't get tested and switch off your phone, then it's a crime in the true sense," he added.

Replying to queries, he said he would hold a meeting with Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai because the UK returnees could not be traced, many have switched off their phones and were not responding to requests through the media and social media.

Regarding a question as to whether police cases will be registered against these people, Dr Sudhakar said, "I am compelled to say that I will discuss this with the Home Minister and decide on the future course of action."

According to him, till now 1,614 people have been tested. Of them, 26 people have tested positive till Sunday evening. Their samples have been sent to the designated lab in NIMHANS. Later, the report will be sent to the ICMR.
He stressed that there was no need to panic with regards the emergence of a new strain of the coronavirus.

Cases are reducing and the fatalities have come down substantially. There are many districts which have not seen a single death for the past many days," he added.

According to him, there were cases coming up in certain localities of Bengaluru. "Even the UK returnees are located in Bengaluru only. So, it will not affect the schools," the minister explained.

Regarding vaccines, Sudhakar said he was expecting it at the earliest. He said the Prime Minister was going to offer the best gift to the people of the country.

Speaking about the trial results of Covaccine, he said encouraging results were emerging from the third trial as well. There are no adverse effects on 95 to 96 per cent people. Their immunity of these people had also gone up," he added.

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Cyber fraud alert: Udupi woman loses Rs 24 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

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January 9,2025

Udupi: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 38-year-old woman from Karkala in Udupi district, has reportedly lost Rs 24 lakh to a digital arrest scam. The victim, Preema Sheril D'Souza, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated through fake calls and threats.

According to the complaint filed, the incident unfolded on Tuesday when Preema received a call at 12:30 pm from an individual claiming to represent the Delhi Telecom Department. The caller alleged that another SIM card had been purchased using her Aadhaar number and was being used for illegal activities in Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple cases being registered against her.

To add credibility to the scam, the caller arranged a video call where a person dressed as a police officer introduced himself as a CBI official. This individual instructed her to cooperate with the "investigation" and warned her not to disclose the matter to anyone. The scammer also issued threats, claiming that harm would come to her husband and child if she failed to comply.

Under duress, Preema was coerced into sharing her bank account details and transferring a staggering Rs 24 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters. She transferred Rs 14 lakh to an account in Federal Bank and Rs 10 lakh to an account in Yes Bank via RTGS from her Fixed Deposit account. The threats of an arrest warrant further pressured her into complying with the scammers' demands.

Upon realizing the fraud, she reported the incident to the authorities. A case has since been registered at the Karkala Rural Police Station, and investigations are underway.

This incident serves as a critical reminder to stay vigilant against such scams. Individuals are advised to verify the identity of callers and refrain from sharing sensitive information or transferring money without proper authentication. If you encounter similar fraudulent activities, report them immediately to the police or cybercrime cell.

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