The accused allegedly posed as senior law enforcement officials and threatened the victim with arrest in a fake money laundering case. They used forged documents and official-looking seals to make the fraud appear genuine, police said

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, US President Donald Trump said any damage caused to ships, cargo or related assets would be compensated using Iranian funds under Washington's control. His remarks came as Iran warned that continued US aggression would backfire and reiterated its opposition to American actions.