Delhi HC refuses foreign national bail in fraud case

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a foreign national, accused of impersonating and duping people on matrimonial websites, prima facie finding him an "active participant in a well-organised" international racket of cyber fraud.

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Justice Shalinder Kaur observed the "international and organised character of the syndicate" and the "technical sophistication of the modus operandi" and said it was not inclined to exercise its discretion in favour of the petitioner accused.

Paul Onyeji Atuh, a Nigerian national, faced rejection of his bail plea for allegedly being a part of a structured online cyber fraud syndicate targeting persons by impersonation on matrimonial websites and social media platforms.