On the pretext of investment in the share market a city based doctor was duped to the tune of Rs 7 lakh. The Habibganj police have registered a case of fraud in this regard.
According to the police, the victim Dr Viplav Joshi ‘s relative Mayank Geete (30) who is a resident of Gujarat suggested the victim to invest in the share market as he could help in earn a good profit from his investments. Few months ago victim deposited around Rs 7 lakh in the account of Geete.
But instead of investing the money in the share market Mayank spent the cash and after few months when the victim asked for the details he refused to provide any information regarding refund and profit. Thereafter, the victim lodged a complaint with the Habibganj police. On receiving the complaint Habibganj police after preliminary investigation registered a case under section 420 and 406 of the IPC and have started further investigation.
Meanwhile in the name of providing work under National Health Insurance Scheme an NGO manager was duped to the tune of Rs 20 lakh. According to the police the victim Gaurav Ganpate was assured by the accused Pandu Morim Shetty and Rajendaram that they would facilitate work under National Health Insurance Scheme across the state. Believing on the assurances the victim gave Rs 20 lakh to the accused. After receiving the amount the victim was not provided with the work and was also denied of returning the amount.