Telecom fraud: 3 more Mangaluru expats likely to walk free from Saudi jail soon

January 31, 2016

Jeddah, Jan 31: At least three of the four hapless Indian expatriates from Mangaluru, who have been languishing in Saudi jail after being trapped in an illegal call routing (Hundi) case, are likely to be released within a month.

jail After paying negotiated fine amount to Saudi Telecom company, judge Saad Al Garni who is chairing the probe into the case has reportedly ordered the release of three prisoners. If everything goes as expected, Riyaz Bajpe, Fairooz Ullal and Nasir Bundar will walk free soon as the formalities for their release is underway.

As per the complaint registered by Saudi Telecom Company in March 2003, as many as eight expatriate workers, all of them from Mangaluru and surrounding areas, had been implicated for allegedly passing and routing of illegal telephone calls and were sentenced to eight years of imprisonment by a Saudi Court. The accused were also asked by the Court to pay a fine of 6.7 million Saudi Riyals to the company.

However, even after serving more than a decade in jail most of them could not walk free from Jeddah jail as they were not able to pay the fine.

According to their family members these unfortunate expats have been made scapegoats for others’ wrongdoings while they were unable to communicate in Arabic or English language. Apparently they were quite new to the Kingdom and they were exploited of their ignorance and were trapped as they are unaware of the situation in the gulf country.

A few philanthropic Indian businessmen in Saudi Arabia had paid a huge amount of money as fine through Indian consulate for the cause the release of these prisoners. NRI organisations such as India Fraternity Forum had also had taken up the issue with Indian Consulate in Jeddah several times.

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IFF getting credit by the main person from Ullal struggled a lot behind this issue. nobody remember him. Finally the credit goes to IFF

Mashaallah great job done by iff

Masha allah great job done by. IFF.

ALHAMDULILLAH...

Tremended work done by INDIA FRATERNITY FORUM.

financially support from donors is highly appreciated.

may ALLAH accept all good deeds from all.

One of the noble act by India Fraternity Forum. And we must appreciate the NRI business personalities who responded positively to IFF call. Thank you CDi for the news..!!

From the bottom of my heart I really thank and pray with Almighty Allah to bless each of them whoever helped these fellow brothers to get release from the jail.

May Allah accept all our good deeds- Ameen.

Well done IFF and team! Following up a case for last 7 years is not an easy task. It is victory for team work, determination and patience.

Financial support from donors and victims family is highly appreciated.

May Allah accept the good deed from all.

Masha Allah. Great job

Masha Allah .great job

Al Hamdulillah after so many years of relentless efforts from IFF finally Allah has helped us in getting positive result. Hats off to IFF, we are with you.

Really great work May Allah accept our good deeds

Dear CD
Why did u edited the report. It seems that u dont want to highlight the efforts of Iff brothers in the report

My special thanks to India fraternity forum and business man for this great noble cause. Keep it up.

Great work by India Fraternity Forum (IFF), Jeddah, May Allah reward for your humanitarian Service. We have to appreciate IFF efforts because they are following this case since more than 7 years for this particular case. IFF team achieved this goal by the grace of Allah and well wishers as well as Indian Consulate service.

My special thanks to IFF and business man who supported for this great noble cause. Allah will bless you for this great job. Keep it up.

EIFF good work
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Correct report ..

IFF good work , keep the good work

IFF doing a great work in GCC , ..

Alhamdulilha may Allah reward all the people who worked for it and even the donors who supported well specially Indian Faternity Forum.

Great Work by I.F.F

Great job done IFF jeddah Team..
Keep it up...

Great work by iff because struggling behind the case from 7 year is not so easy. This case finalized by iff without any political support . And one who donated for this will be appreciated and will get reward in sha Allah

Al hamdulillah
Tremended work done by IFF from last 7 years they are following case in filed work documentation every thing great...without IFF efforts it was not possible to release this case..they have done major case like Nelaydi Sulaiman 3 years back got released and Kakkepadau Tahaliah Case they fought with insurance company 5 years back.. finally insurance payed Orphans family SR 1.25 lakh. may almighty allah accept good deeds...special thanks to welwisher team

Good job IFF

Iff is doing great work throughout gulf countries. As I closely watched social work which doing by iff for Indian expatriates is really good and appreciable. In above case Aslo iff have done wonderful job and get great success to release them from jail. Congratulation to iff to get great success. Keep on serve Indian community. Good luck

Great work IFF....

Good work.

Alhamdulillah

Masha Allah Good job IFF
Keep it up IFF. Your effort is really appreciable.

Thanks IFF, Hats off for your efforts, several tried but you guys succeed. some times need extra power than money, hats off again.

Congrats.. Thanks to the authority

Should thank to the authority or the people who tried for the release made that possible

Allah's grace. Those who are believing in Allah, will not get suffered.

Al Hamdulillah

THANKS FOR IFF AND BUSINESS MAN

Congrats. Al Hamdulillah. May almighty reward all the donors including CD boss. the efforts of IFF is also appreciable.

Good news.

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Must thank DKS for my rise, says Ramesh Jarkiholi

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February 10,2020

Belagavi, Feb 10: In comments that raised eyebrows, Ramesh Jarkiholi, who quit the Congress and joined the BJP and who took oath as minister last week, said his brother Satish has a bright future. The two siblings have rarely seen eye-to-eye — at least in public — in recent times.

He also trained his gun on Congress leader DK Shivakumar, sarcastically thanking the Congress MLA for his meteoric rise. “Had Shivakumar not stood against me, I would not have emerged as a tall leader in the state. I must thank him,” Ramesh said.

The Gokak MLA said Satish of the Congress, the most politically-savvy of the five Jarkiholi siblings, would reach “the top” in his political career. However, he advised him “to inculcate patience and adopt strategies”. “He should make his moves at the right time as timing is very important in politics,” Ramesh said.

He also urged Satish to keep his supporters happy. “Many of his followers are disappointed with his leadership because he does not extend a helping hand to his own people. In the present political climate, people do not endorse a leader who only talks about Buddha and Basava,” Ramesh said.

Ramesh took a dig at Lakan, the youngest sibling, saying, “Lakan speaks ill about me most of the time. He does not understand much. But we brothers are one when it comes to family. We are united when it comes to family matters, but when it comes to politics, we are at loggerheads.”

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Beary Academy distributes food kits to needy writers, artistes

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April 18,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 18: Food kits were distributed to as many as 100 needy Beary poets, writers and artistes’ on behalf of the Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy at a simple ceremony held at the Academy office here on Friday.

The service initiative during the Lockdown was taken up as per the guidance of Minister for Kannada and Culture C T Ravi.

Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary distributed the kits to the beneficiaries.

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Meet Shifali Saldanha, Namma Kudla’s new beauty queen

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January 6,2020

She is one of a few beauty queens who give equal importance to both modelling and academic growth. Within months after completing her MBA in Finance and HR, Shifali Saldanha won Miss India Continent 2019 first runner-up and Miss Glory of International 2019 held in Mumbai.

An alumna of St Aloysius College (AIMIT), this 23-year-old Mangalurean is now a much sought after budding model. “I am enjoying the moment and would like to go with the flow,” says the much-loved daughter of Stephen Saldanha and late Anupama Saldanha.

Over the course of past two years, Ms Saldanha has experienced various nerve-wracking moments. She was shattered when her beloved mother lost battle with cancer and bid adieu to the world a couple of years ago. Yet, she serenely braved all the challenges. Her ‘never give up’ attitude helped her to scale new heights amidst misfortunes and pains.

Speaking to coastaldigest.com about her success in Miss India Continent 2019, which was organised by Dr Mahesh Yadav of Aman Gandhi Film Productions, Ms Saldanha said 15 contestants from different parts of the country were shortlisted for the finale, which had five diverse rounds.

“The meet and greet session was my favourite phase in the competition as it was an opportunity to interact with the participants from different parts of the country,” recalls the multi-talented, who dreams big.

The leggy lass’ success wasn’t accidental one. A trained singer and multilingual anchor, Ms Saldanha was already a known figure in coastal Karnataka. She had won the titles Miss Karnataka International- Multimedia 2018, and Miss Beautiful Eyes Mangaluru 2018.

Being a moderate feminist, who carries a go-getter attitude, Ms Saldanha calls upon every woman to be optimistic, challenging and goal-focused.