The Central Crime Branch (CCB) nabbed a youth who was involved in purchasing mobiles through fake debit card from Reliance Digital Shop at Magneto Mall here. Two accused wanted in the case are on the run, police said on Sunday. According to the police, the accused was identified as Satish Sai (28) native of Shantakunj, Mumbai.
He had created a fake identity by the name of Sameer De Malo. Six credit cards of different banks were also seized from his possession. Police also recovered a fake Aadhaar Card and fake driving license from his possession.
The Manager of Reliance Digital Shop had lodged a complaint in this connection. During investigation, the CCB sleuths came to know that De Malo was spotted in City Center Mall. Police reached the spot and nabbed him, police said.
During interrogation, De Malo revealed his true identity and told police that Nitin Tukaram and Rehman Sheikh both hailing from Mumbai were his accomplice. Nitin Tukaram had also prepared a fake identity by name of Rahul D Sawant, police said.
He informed the police that trio used to purchase mobile phones, laptop and merchandise through credit cards. They had reached Raipur via a flight. Police is trying to find their past criminal record, Inspector Sanjay Singh of CCB informed.