Financial Scams Rock Pimpri Chinchwad: Over Rs 1 Crore Defrauded, Perpetrators Evade Arrest
Reported By Varad Bhatkhande
Pimpri Chinchwad, 8th June 2024: Over the past three days, several financial scams have occurred within the jurisdictions of the Pimpri, Sangvi, and Wakad Police Stations under the Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC). The total amount defrauded in these scams is approximately Rs 1.05 Crore. However, the Pimpri Chinchwad Police have yet to arrest the three main perpetrators.
Case Registered Against 52 People in Pimpri
In Pimpri, a 62-year-old man was defrauded of Rs 89,61,189 on 14th March 2024 through online means. The fraudsters initially lured the complainant with promises of substantial profits by asking him to perform basic online tasks. They gained his trust by showing some initial profits and then convinced him to invest in Bitcoin trading. Despite showing profits, whenever the victim attempted to withdraw his earnings, excuses such as a low credit score, the need to upgrade membership, or pending tax payments were given. Fifty-two individuals collectively deceived him, neither returning the profits nor the invested amount. The senior citizen victim reported the incident to the Pimpri Police Station, which is currently investigating the matter.
Sangvi Businessman Duped of Rs 91.6 Lakh
In Sangvi, a 46-year-old businessman fell victim to a scam promising high returns on investments in shares on 3rd June 2024. The businessman invested Rs 91,60,000 in hopes of substantial returns. Five individuals collaborated to dupe him, withholding both the profits and the invested amount. Realizing he had been deceived, the victim promptly reported the incident to the Sangvi Police Station, which is actively investigating the case.
Fearing Investigation, Wakad Resident Surrenders Lakhs
In Wakad, a 41-year-old resident was duped after receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent DHL company on 25th April 2024. The perpetrator threatened the victim, stating that his Aadhaar Card was linked to a high-profile case and demanded bank statements and a fine for investigation purposes. Fearing investigation, the victim transferred Rs 6 Lakh to an account held by the accused at Citibank. The victim complained to the Wakad Police Station, which is currently investigating the matter.
Accused Not Arrested in Robberies Worth Rs 3 Lakh
1. On 6th June 2024, 20 grams of gold and cash worth Rs 2,00,000 in total were stolen by two unknown robbers. They remain unarrested under the jurisdiction of the Mahalunge MIDC Police Station.
2. On 2nd June 2024, mobile phones worth Rs 52,000 were stolen by an unknown thief. The accused remains unarrested under the jurisdiction of the Wakad Police Station.
3. On 5th June 2024, a house was broken into, and an unknown burglar stole cash worth Rs 41,570. The burglar remains unarrested under the jurisdiction of the Dighi Police Station.
The Pimpri Chinchwad Police are continuing their investiga
tions into these cases.
