A special police team has apprehended a 47-year-old woman who had been evading the law for a decade in two separate fraud cases involving nearly ₹80 lakh.
- Arrest made after a decade of evasion.
- Total alleged fraud amounts to ₹78.5 lakh.
- Warrants were pending since 2016.
In a significant breakthrough, a special team from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai has arrested a 47-year-old woman identified as Latha. The accused had been on the run for nearly ten years, failing to appear before the court in two separate fraud cases that dates back to 2008 and 2009.
The first case emerged in 2008 when Samiullah Khan, a resident of Triplicane, filed a complaint against Latha and other employees of 'Jiffy Exports', a firm operating out of Nungambakkam. The accused allegedly lured Khan with a promise of a 4% monthly return on investment, eventually cheating him of ₹35 lakh.
The CCB registered the case in 2009 and subsequently filed a charge sheet. However, as the trial progressed, Latha ceased appearing in court and vanished. This led the court to issue a non-bailable warrant for her arrest in 2016.
Parallelly, Latha was implicated in another fraud involving Iqbal Raja of Anna Salai, where she allegedly cheated him of ₹43.5 lakh. A separate case was registered by the CCB in 2009. Similar to the first case, her disappearance from legal proceedings resulted in a warrant being issued against her in 2016.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this arrest underscores the persistence of law enforcement in tackling white-collar crimes. It serves as a critical deterrent, proving that statute of limitations or long durations of evasion do not grant immunity in cases of financial fraud and judicial contempt.
"The ability of the CCB to track a fugitive after a decade highlights the evolving nature of surveillance and intelligence gathering in urban policing."
The police finally traced Latha to Chitlapakkam and executed the arrest on Monday. The accused is now expected to face trial for the decade-old crimes.
| Victim | Amount Cheated | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samiullah Khan | ₹35 Lakh | 2008 | Triplicane |
| Iqbal Raja | ₹43.5 Lakh | 2009 | Anna Salai |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long was the accused evading the law?
The accused had been on the run for nearly 10 years, with warrants issued against her since 2016.
2. What was the modus operandi of the fraud?
The accused promised high monthly returns (4%) on investments to lure victims into handing over large sums of money.
