Navi Mumbai: A Kamothe resident was allegedly hypnotised and duped of his diamond-studded gold ring worth Rs 1.25 lakh by a man dressed as a sadhu near Seawoods. The NRI Coastal Police have registered a case of cheating and begun efforts to trace the culprit.
How the Incident Unfolded
Police said the complainant, Uday Kiran Kendre (30), a resident of Park Haven Society, Sector 21, Kamothe, had visited Sector 40, Seawoods, around 10.50 a.m. on November 4 for some work. As he stepped out of his car, a man aged about 35–40, with matted hair, dressed in black, wearing rudraksha beads and carrying a saffron pouch, approached him seeking alms.
Fraudster Gained Victim’s Trust
Kendre handed over a Rs 100 note, after which the man cleverly returned the note with a rudraksha bead and a flower, gaining his trust. He then asked to see a platinum ring on Kendre’s left hand, returned it after inspection, and engaged him in conversation.
Taking advantage of the distraction, the fraudster skilfully removed a diamond-studded gold ring worth Rs 1.25 lakh from Kendre’s right hand and fled.
Complaint Filed With Police
It was only later that Kendre realised he had been cheated. He lodged a complaint at the NRI Coastal Police Station, following which a case of cheating was registered.
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Police Probe Underway
“CCTV footage from the area is being examined, and efforts are on to identify the accused,” said an officer from the NRI Coastal Police Station.
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