A man impersonating a deputy inspector general of police and duping a woman of jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh was arrested in Jammu on Monday, officials said, news agency PTI reported.
As per PTI report, a complaint was lodged with the police by one Anuradha from Ludhiana stating that a man posing as an IPS officer of a DIG-rank duped her of jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh and a cash of Rs 76,000, they said.
Acting on the complaint, a police team swung into action and arrested accused Rajesh Kumar while taking the help of technology, the officials said.
During questioning, the accused confessed his involvement in the case and on his disclosure the jewellery and they were recovered, they said.
A case has been registered at police station Bus Stand in this regard, the officials said.
