Accused promises jobs in the BMC’s L ward in Kurla; candidates also pay additional Rs 10,000 for fake medical examination
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A Sangli-based businessman lost Rs 33 lakh, while 36 other people were also duped in what police say was a carefully staged civic recruitment scam. Anilkumar Krishnarao Gonjari, 50, lodged a complaint with Kurla police alleging that the accused promised jobs in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) L ward in Kurla in exchange for money.
According to the FIR, the main accused, Maya Narendra Chavan, 59, who works as a peon in the Solid Waste Department of BMC’s L ward, claimed she had contacts and could secure appointments. She quoted fixed rates — Rs 1.7 lakh for peon, Rs 1.8 lakh for clerk, and Rs 2.5 lakh for RA clerk and head clerk posts.
The victims were also allegedly taken to the ward office and introduced to persons posing as officials, including Rahul Jadhav, who claimed to be an engineer, while the financial transactions were allegedly handled by Chavan’s son, Prathamesh Chavan, and associate Surendra Gurav. Candidates were later sent for medical examinations at a hospital in Ghatkopar, where Rs 10,000 per candidate was allegedly collected in cash.
Over several months, Gonjari claims he transferred Rs 24.68 lakh online and paid Rs 8.3 lakh in cash — a total of Rs 33 lakh. When appointment letters did not materialise, the accused allegedly executed a notarised affidavit acknowledging the amount and promising repayment. The money was not returned, prompting the complaint. Police said they have registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS.
The accused
>> Maya Narendra Chavan
>> Prathamesh Narendra Chavan
>> Surendra Sitaram Gurav
>> Rahul Jadhav
>> Prashant Jagannath Sutar
>> Someshwar Ibitwar
Money demanded for post
Peon Rs 1.7 Lakh
Clerk Rs 1.8 Lakh
RA/Head clerk Rs 2.5 Lakh
Rs 10,000
Additional from each for medical tests
Rs 33 Lakh
Total money paid
36
No of people duped
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