Fraudulent Loan Promises: E-Service Centre Scam Unveiled

Police in Navi Mumbai have filed a case against an e-service centre operator accused of defrauding individuals of over Rs 20 lakh. The operator reportedly offered bogus business loans under the 'Stand-Up India' scheme, promising a 32-year-old delivery worker a loan of Rs 42 lakh.

The accused allegedly charged Rs 3.5 lakh in fees for loan processing, which the victim paid in instalments. Once the payments were made, the service centre shut down, and the accused became unreachable.

Authorities have found 18 victims, each losing between Rs 28,000 and Rs 2.9 lakh, with the total scam amounting to Rs 20.81 lakh. Police have registered a case and continue to search for the perpetrator.

(With inputs from agencies.)