Gold Scam in Thane: Rs 14 Lakh Fraud Uncovered
Six individuals allegedly defrauded a jewellery trader of Rs 14 lakh in Thane, Maharashtra, by promising him discount-priced gold they failed to deliver. The victim, from Goregaon, Mumbai, reported the scam to police, who have filed charges against three known suspects. Authorities are tracking down the culprits.
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A jewellery trader in Maharashtra's Thane has fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme, allegedly orchestrated by six individuals, resulting in a loss of Rs 14 lakh. The incident came to light when a 31-year-old from Goregaon, Mumbai, reported the crime to local police.
According to the complaint, the victim was approached with an enticing offer to purchase gold at a reduced rate. Lured by the prospect of acquiring 100 grams of gold at a bargain, he handed over the money in cash at Thane's Vasant Vihar area on May 12. However, the promised gold was never delivered.
Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, targeting three identified and three unidentified suspects. Efforts are ongoing to locate and apprehend the accused as authorities intensify their investigation into the scam.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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