Bhubaneswar: The Laxmisagar police on Wednesday arrested a person on charges of duping people of lakhs of rupees in the city.

The arrested youth was identified as Rakesh Kumar of Bihar. The police have also arrested an associate of Rakesh.

Rakesh used to take money from people by promising them to return double the amount. He has allegedly duped a number of people.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Anup Sahu informed about arrest of Rakesh and his associates.