A person from Pakistan residing in Karachi deceived the complainant in Mumbai through written communication, phone calls, and telegrams, persuading them to transfer a sum exceeding five lakhs rupees to the accused's agents in Mumbai. The purpose was to facilitate the shipment of rice from Karachi to India based on their agreement. However, the promised rice was never delivered. The accused was apprehended while in England and subsequently extradited to Mumbai following legal proceedings.
As per the facts stated above, state as to what offence has been committed by the accused?
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