Based on a complaint, a first information report (FIR) has been registered against Rocky Savio and Stephen Duxter, both residents of Chennai, the official said
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The Mumbai police have registered a case against two persons for allegedly duping a businessman of Rs 33.5 lakh on the pretext of securing admission for his daughter in a medical college in Chennai, an official said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.
Based on a complaint, a first information report (FIR) has been registered against Rocky Savio and Stephen Duxter, both residents of Chennai, the official said, reported PTI.
According to the FIR, the complainant's daughter appeared for her Class 12 board exams three years ago, and gave the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) in July 2022, but was unable to secure admission at any medical college in Maharashtra due to her poor scores, reported PTI.
The complainant came in contact with the accused through his relatives and sought their help. The duo allegedly informed him that the admission process would cost Rs 33.5 lakh, and he transferred the amount to them, the official said, reported PTI.
However, despite the long wait, the girl hadn't secured admission, and the accused continued to give evasive replies, he said.
Following a probe, the police registered a case of cheating, but no arrests have been made, the official said.
Thane jeweller duped of Rs 70 lakh; 3 booked
In another case, the police have registered a case against a couple and another person for allegedly cheating a jeweller in Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 70 lakh, officials said on Monday, reported PTI.
The accused gained the trust of the jeweller, from Golawli in Dombivli, by making timely payments on earlier purchases.
However, in October, they bought gold ornaments, collectively valued at nearly Rs 70 lakh, on three occasions, an official from Manpada police station said, reported PTI.
The accused promised to clear the dues later, but did not make the payment. Upon further insistence, they abused and threatened the jeweller, the police said.
Following the jeweller's complaint, the police on December 5 registered a case against the three accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 318(4) (cheating), 314 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 352 (intentional insult), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention), the official said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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