Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 25 -- Case transferred to CCB as fraud has inter-State links

In yet another instance of the infamous 'rice pulling' scam reported in several parts of the country over the years, a man was allegedly duped of Rs. 98 lakh after being promised crores of rupees from the sale of a so-called mystical object.

The victim, Jagadish, a flower decoration professional from Madikeri, has filed a complaint against Shivakumar and Madhu of Mysuru, Iqbal of Bengaluru, Rafeeq of Mangaluru and Hamja Pilyalal of Chennai.

According to the complaint, Jagadish was acquainted with Iqbal, who introduced him to Shivakumar and Madhu. The duo allegedly claimed that they possessed a rare 'rice pulling' article.

It is an object fraudsters typica...