Unemployed Man Swindled Rs 2.71 Crore in Navi Mumbai for False Job Promises
Three members of a family are under police investigation for allegedly duping an unemployed man from Navi Mumbai of Rs 2.71 crore, promising him a job in government organizations. The victim fell for fabricated job offer letters and joining letters, only
Job FraudNavi MumbaiPolice InvestigationCidcoFraudulent DocumentsReal Estate MaharashtraDec 04, 2024
The victim, an unemployed man from Navi Mumbai, was approached by the accused in April 2023. They claimed to have influential contacts in government organizations and could secure him a job. Over the span of 16 months, from April 2023, the victim paid a total of Rs 2,71,50,000 to the accused. However, the promised job never materialized, and the accused refused to return the money.
Feeling betrayed and desperate, the victim approached the police. A case was registered on Tuesday under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Despite the registration, no arrests have been made yet, and the police are conducting further investigations to gather more evidence and track down the culprits.
While this case highlights the prevalence of job fraud, another significant fraud case has also come to light in Navi Mumbai. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Navi Mumbai police arrested two individuals for allegedly duping a businessman of nearly Rs 18 crore by illegally selling land owned by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO).
The police have also put the roles of some CIDCO and revenue department officials under scrutiny, suspecting their involvement in aiding the accused. The investigation revealed that the accused had already received compensation from CIDCO for the acquisition of their property. They later forged property documents and sold the same plot to the businessman, who was lured into investing a substantial amount of money.
The businessman filed a complaint last year, alleging that he was handed forged NOCs (no objection certificates) and fraudulent property documents by two other suspects, some local real estate agents, and the arrested accused. The police are currently searching for these associates and are working to bring them to justice.
Both cases underscore the need for increased vigilance and awareness among the public, especially when dealing with job offers and property transactions. It is crucial to verify the authenticity of documents and the credibility of the individuals involved to avoid falling prey to such fraudulent schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the main accused in the job fraud case?
Three members of a family were accused in the job fraud case in Navi Mumbai, promising a government job in exchange for Rs 2.71 crore.
How much money did the victim lose in the job fraud case?
The victim lost Rs 2,71,50,000 over 16 months from April 2023 in the job fraud case.
What did the accused use to gain the victim's trust?
The accused used fabricated job offer letters and joining letters from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maharashtra Transport Department, bearing fake rubber stamps, to gain the victim's trust.
What was the charge in the CIDCO land fraud case?
In the CIDCO land fraud case, the accused were charged with cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy for duping a businessman of nearly Rs 18 crore.
What is the current status of the investigations in both cases?
In both cases, no arrests have been made yet, and the police are conducting further investigations to gather more evidence and track down the culprits.
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