India, June 1 -- A serial conman who allegedly posed as a student to cheat unsuspecting passengers at airports across the country has been arrested. Police said the accused is wanted in more than 10 cheating cases registered at various airport police stations nationwide.

The accused, identified as Modela Venkata Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, allegedly targeted passengers by narrating emotional stories and seeking financial help.

Police recovered three mobile phones and six SIM cards collectively valued at Rs.1.05 lakh, three fake Aadhaar cards, college identity cards and Rs.19,600 in cash from his possession.

According to the police, the complainant had arrived at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj In...