Pune Senior Cop Arrested for Duping Mahabaleshwar Hotel Owner of ₹1.05 Crore
A senior police officer has been arrested for cheating a hotel owner in Mahabaleshwar out of ₹1.05 crore in a liquor license scam.
PunePoliceCorruptionLiquor License ScamMahabaleshwarReal Estate PuneSep 10, 2024
The complainant, Hemant Balkrishna Salvi, is the owner of Meghdoot Hotel in Mahabaleshwar. Srikant Kolhapure, along with his associates Hanumant Munde, Abhimanyu Ramdas Dedge, and Balu Babasaheb Puri, allegedly demanded ₹2.5 crore from Salvi, claiming they would secure an official liquor license for his hotel.
The suspects collected ₹1.05 crore from Salvi through a combination of cash and cheques. However, after failing to obtain the promised liquor license, Salvi realised he had been defrauded and filed a complaint with the Additional Director General of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Pune.
Following an extensive investigation, it was determined that the crime was serious, leading to a case being registered at Wai Police Station. Three of the suspects, Hanumant Vishnudas Munde, Abhimanyu Ramdas Dedge, and Balu Babasaheb Puri, had already been arrested by the Crime Investigation Department, and efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects are ongoing.
A special team, including Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganesh Mali, Police Inspector Varsha Kavde, and officers Vijay Kumbhar, Nivrutti Padekar, Jamir Mulla, and Swapnil Jadhav, arrested Srikant Kolhapure at the Khatvali Toll Naka on the Nashik-Mumbai highway in Thane. He was taken into custody and later produced in Wai court, where he was remanded to five days of police custody.
Information
The Pune Crime Investigation Department (CID) is a specialized unit of the Pune Police that deals with complex cases of crime. The department has a reputation for being efficient and effective in solving cases.
The Pune Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the city of Pune. The department has a strong commitment to fighting crime and corruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested for cheating a hotel owner in Mahabaleshwar?
Srikant Namdevrao Kolhapure, an Additional Superintendent of Police working in the Pune Crime Investigation Department (CID).
How much money was collected from the hotel owner?
₹1.05 crore.
What was the promise made to the hotel owner?
The suspects promised to secure an official liquor license for his hotel.
How many suspects have been arrested so far?
Four suspects, including Srikant Kolhapure, have been arrested.
What is the status of the case?
The case is ongoing, with efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects underway.
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