Here's the lowdown on a recent court decision where Shaik Nadeem's request for pre-arrest bail was denied. Let's break it down.
Shaik Nadeem, a car mechanic from Hyderabad, found himself in trouble when a complaint was filed against him. The complainant claimed that a woman named Neha, who pretended to be a friend and a Cognizant employee, convinced him to invest in a suspicious online trading site. He ended up losing a lot of money through fake taxes and fees. When he realized it was a scam, he went to the police.
"The complainant was tricked into investing Rs. 1,70,000 and was shown fake profits to lure him further."
The case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act. Shaik Nadeem was listed as Accused No. 3. While others were arrested, the main accused is still on the run.
Nadeem's lawyer argued that he had no past criminal record and was ready to cooperate with the investigation. They claimed he was wrongly accused based on others' confessions.
"The petitioner has no criminal history and is not a habitual offender."
The prosecutor highlighted Nadeem's involvement in multiple cybercrime cases across India. They argued that his history made him a flight risk and that he played a major role by supplying bank accounts for fraudulent transactions.
"The petitioner is involved in five other cybercrime cases, making him a significant threat."
Justice K. Sujana, after considering the arguments, decided that Nadeem's criminal background was too significant to ignore. The court ruled that he wasn't eligible for pre-arrest bail.
"Given the petitioner's involvement in multiple cases, pre-arrest bail is not warranted."
The court dismissed Nadeem's petition, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and his past record.
