Port Blair, March 8: Based on complaints received from various complainants, a total of four cases were registered at Police Station Aberdeen against one Satyaki Maiti, S/o Sajal Maiti (29(, Owner of Scintillating Andamans, R/o Dairy Farm near Shiv Mandir for cheating in the year 2023 and 2024.

The accused had claimed himself as a travel agent in the name and style of Scintillating Andaman by luring tourists, he uploaded fake tour details on his website and circulated them via Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms. He took advance price quotes from tourists who were willing to visit Andaman by giving fake price quotes to the tourists, which tends to be the lowest rate compared in the market and promised them satisfactory services at Andaman. But after reaching Andaman, the tourists faced issues relating to booking of rooms (accommodation) and transport (ferry and cab services) etc. during their stay at Andaman.

Later on, he again created another website in the name and style of “Happy Journey Andaman” and circulated them in social media platforms. In these four cases around 5,36,000/- have been cheated by the accused.

On the matter, accused Satyaki Maiti has been arrested and presently in Judicial Custody. Investigation of all the cases are in progress.

The genral public is requested to share any information pertaining to illegal activities and other crime to Police at 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641 & 03192-232400. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.