Pune: Doctor Defrauded of Rs 89 Lakh by Patient Promising Flat Investment
Nigdi, 8th October 2023: In a shocking incident that unfolded between December 2012 and October 3, 2023, a woman doctor in Sambhajinagar Chinchwad fell victim to an Rs 89.58 lakh fraud perpetrated by a patient who had sought treatment at her hospital.
The accused, identified as Rajesh Jain (47 years old, residing in Fort, Mumbai), lured the doctor into investing in his construction project under the pretence of offering her a flat worth double the amount she invested.
The doctor promptly filed a complaint with the Nigdi police station on Saturday, outlining the elaborate fraud scheme.
According to the police, the victim, who owns a hospital in Sambhajinagar Chinchwad, had provided medical treatment to Rajesh Jain. Seizing the opportunity of their acquaintance, Jain persuaded the doctor to invest in his construction project located in Mumbai. He enticed her by promising to provide a flat in the same building worth twice the amount she invested.
To solidify the trust he had gained, the accused sent a confirmation email to the doctor, stating that she had been allocated a flat on the twelfth floor of the building.
Subsequently, the accused managed to extract ₹89.58 lakh from the doctor, leaving the construction project incomplete. Despite the doctor’s requests for either the promised flat or the return on her investment, Jain responded with threats, stating, “I will not pay you any amount. Do whatever you want to do. I will not leave you and your family alive if you demand the money back.” Furthermore, he allegedly warned the doctor that he would file false charges against her, potentially leading to her imprisonment in Yerawada Jail.
The Nigdi police have launched an investigation into the case.
