A Worli resident found a smart way to earn money during election time by playing to an MP candidate’s fears and anxieties. The Crime Branch arrested a man yesterday, who claims to have cheated various candidates vying for MP seats in the city and surrounding areas, by pretending to have information about their rivals. He would take money from the their supporters, and without giving the ‘information’, flee.

Ripped off: Nandgaonkar’s close aide was duped of Rs 15K. File Pic