Bengaluru police have arrested three men who allegedly posed as police officers to rob a real estate businessman. They recovered 429 grams of gold ornaments and ₹10 lakh in cash, collectively valued at ₹52.9 lakh, from the accused.
According to police, the victim, H. Hombalayya (53), is a real estate businessman residing in B.E.L Layout under Byadarahalli police station limits on Magadi Road. He had lodged a complaint on February 16.
Hombalayya stated that, on the day of the crime, he and his wife were at home. In the afternoon, the doorbell rang. When they checked the CCTV camera, they saw a man dressed in a police uniform standing outside the door.
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When they opened the door, the man allegedly introduced himself as a police sub-inspector. He sought permission to check the CCTV camera footage in connection with a crime. Soon after entering, he called his accomplice inside. The duo allegedly locked the main door, threatened the couple with a knife, tied their hands, and robbed them of gold ornaments, cash, and two mobile phones before fleeing.
