Bengaluru police have registered a case against a British national for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud that cost a city-based businessman a staggering sum of Rs 2.95 crore. The incident, reported on 03 December 2025, highlights a concerning pattern of deception involving false academic and professional credentials.
The Victim's Harrowing Account
The complainant, a 49-year-old resident of Maruthi Nagar in Bengaluru, approached the authorities after realizing he had been swindled. The man, whose identity has been withheld for his protection, detailed to the police how the accused, identified as Manoj Veetil, gained his trust. Veetil presented himself as a person of high academic standing and business success, claiming to have affiliations with a prominent university. This fabricated persona was key to the elaborate con.
Modus Operandi of the Accused
Posing as a 'high scholar' and a 'successful businessman', the British national built a rapport with the Bengaluru-based victim. He leveraged these false pretenses to propose business opportunities or investments that seemed legitimate and highly profitable. Over a period, this trust was exploited to siphon off a massive amount of money, totalling nearly three crore rupees, from the unsuspecting businessman.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
Based on the detailed complaint filed by the victim, the Bengaluru police have officially booked Manoj Veetil under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to cheating and criminal breach of trust. The case, registered on December 3, is now under active investigation. Authorities are working to trace the movements and financial transactions of the accused, who holds British nationality, to recover the defrauded funds and bring him to justice.
This case serves as a stark reminder for the business community and individuals to exercise extreme caution and conduct thorough due diligence before engaging in financial dealings, especially with individuals who make grand claims about their academic or professional backgrounds. The police have urged anyone with similar experiences or information about the accused to come forward.
