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A 23-year-old man, Shah Alam, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru for cyber fraud and extortion. Alam, originally from Bihar, had been working as a cyber slave for a Chinese cyber fraud team in Cambodia, where he was forced to set up victims for online scams. After escaping Cambodia with the help of the Indian Embassy, he continued his criminal activities in India, extorting a businessman from Uttara Kannada whom he initially targeted while in Cambodia. Police tracked him down using his name as the only clue and arrested him upon his arrival from Delhi.

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Bengaluru Police Nab Cyber Fraudster After International Scam and Escape

Bengaluru, India – November 9, 2025 – A 23-year-old man, identified as Shah Alam from Bihar, has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru in connection with a cyber fraud and extortion case, Uttara Kannada CEN police said Friday.

Alam’s arrest comes after an investigation into the extortion of a 38-year-old businessman from Uttara Kannada. The victim was targeted through a matrimonial website, with Alam initially posing as a potential bride. Over a period, the victim was convinced to send various “gifts” and transfer ₹36 lakh under the guise of trading investments.

The case has revealed a complex web of international cybercrime. Prior to the extortion in India, Alam had been held captive in Cambodia as a cyber slave, forced to work for a Chinese cyber fraud team based in Phnom Penh. There, he was responsible for setting up the initial contact with the victim.

“Alam helped the team carry out several such frauds, extorting lakhs from multiple victims,” said B. Ashwini, Deputy Superintendent of Police.

After enduring harsh conditions and being denied his fair share, Alam escaped with the assistance of the Indian Embassy in Cambodia, who arranged for his return to India.

However, upon his return, Alam continued the scam, contacting the Uttara Kannada businessman and posing as the same woman. Using this guise, he continued to demand more “gifts.”

Uttara Kannada police used Alam’s name, which the businessman had mentioned, as their primary clue. After a thorough investigation of flight manifests, police were able to identify Alam’s flight from Delhi and arrested him at KIA.

“The police team scanned Bengaluru-bound flights from across the country, took a calculated guess, and detained Alam, who arrived on a flight from Delhi.”

Deepan M.N., Superintendent of Police, Uttara Kannada, confirmed that Alam has been remanded to judicial custody and will be further questioned. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to uncover the full extent of Alam’s involvement in cybercrime activities.

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