In a shocking case of financial fraud and criminal deception, a 35-year-old man from Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode district in Kerala, has been arrested for staging a fake robbery to swindle Rs4 million from his father-in-law. The accused, identified as P.M. Rahees, orchestrated the crime with the help of two accomplices, intending to avoid repayment of funds entrusted to him.

How Police Cracked the Case – Forensics & CCTV Play a Key Role

The investigation, led by a special police squad, relied on CCTV footage, forensic analysis, and interrogations. Rahees initially lodged a complaint on March 20, alleging that cash had been stolen from his car parked outside a private hospital.

The footage showed two helmeted individuals breaking into the car and fleeing with a sack on a scooter. However, police quickly discovered that the scooter bore a fake number plate. When tracked and questioned, the suspects—Sajid alias Shaji and Jamshid—exposed the plot, stating that there was no money in the bag, just a cardboard box, and that Rahees paid them Rs90,000 to simulate the theft.

Legal Charges and Criminal Law Implications

• Rahees has been booked for filing a false police report, criminal conspiracy, and attempting to defraud.

• A case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections related to cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forging evidence has been registered.

• Legal experts and criminal lawyers note that fabricating a crime scene to mislead law enforcement can carry serious penalties, including imprisonment.

Financial Motive Behind the Crime

According to police sources, Rahees had already spent the Rs4 million, which was transferred from a Bengaluru-based company where his father-in-law worked as a manager. The funds were earmarked for distribution across company branches in Kerala. Unable to return the money due to financial mismanagement, Rahees staged the robbery in a desperate attempt to evade accountability.

Rahees, who owns a tyre shop and operates a bus service, thought the fake robbery would shield him from legal and familial consequences.

Evidence and Ongoing Investigation

• The motorcycle with fake registration used in the staged robbery has been seized.

• Further investigation is underway to trace the source and use of the siphoned funds.

Police have reiterated their commitment to using scientific investigation methods, highlighting the importance of digital forensics and surveillance systems in modern criminal law enforcement.

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