The Malad police in Mumbai apprehended a 41-year-old habitual criminal, Aristide Fernandes, who had allegedly been on the run for two years. Known for deceiving people with promises of expensive mobile phones, jobs, and lucrative business opportunities, Fernandes defrauded victims of crores of rupees, leaving them financially ruined. Fernandes was captured on Friday night by API Deepak Raiwade of the Malad police station.

“He had been evading arrest for two years after duping a 55-year-old Malad-based woman out of Rs 55 lakh. Fernandes had assured her of securing a job for her son with a monthly package of R80 lakh at his company, taking over R55 lakh from her. Despite receiving the money, he neither provided the job nor refunded the amount. The distressed woman eventually turned to the police, filing a complaint,” said a police source.