Thane News: Retired Government Employee Duped Of ₹2.85 Crores In Investment Returns Fraud
A 66-year-old retired government employee from Thane lost Rs 2.85 crore to scammers promising high stock returns. After transferring money, he received nothing and reported the case to the police, who are investigating.
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Thane: A 66-year-old retired government employee from Thane district, Maharashtra, lost Rs 2.85 crore after being lured by false promises of high returns on shares. The senior citizen, residing in Vishnu Nagar, was contacted via mobile by individuals claiming to be from an investment firm and a reputable securities trading company.
Over two months, he was persuaded to transfer the money to various bank accounts but received no returns. When he tried to reach the callers, they initially gave evasive answers before becoming unresponsive. The Vishnu Nagar police registered a case under the Information Technology Act on July 14 after the senior citizen filed a complaint, and an investigation is ongoing.
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In a separate incident, a job agent was accused of cheating a recruiter out of nearly Rs 22 lakh by promising job placements in Singapore for the recruiter's clients. The complainant, who runs an overseas recruitment agency in Dombivli, paid Rs 21,96,000 based on the agent's assurances.
However, when no jobs materialised, the recruiter realized he had been defrauded after receiving vague responses from the agent. A case was registered under section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and a detailed probe into the financial transactions and communications is underway.
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Dentist Krishnakant Dethaliya from Kayastha Khedi village was swindled out of Rs 1.28 crore by a fraudster posing as a share trading advisor. Initially, the conman provided impressive returns, fostering trust. After joining a WhatsApp group showcasing profitable trades, Dethaliya transferred increasing sums over four months.
The fraudster falsely claimed Dethaliya's investments had risen to Rs 28 crore. Upon Dethaliya's withdrawal request, the conman demanded an additional Rs 1 crore in brokerage fees and subsequently blocked him. A complaint was lodged with the Sanwer police, prompting an investigation using two mobile numbers. Dethaliya is cooperating with authorities.
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