Thane: At least eight retired persons here were allegedly duped to the tune of Rs 74 lakhs by two persons who promised them MHADA houses under the 10 per cent reserved ministerial quota, police said today.

PI MS Mane of Kolsewadi police station under Kalyan division told PTI that the two accused--Pravin Sankhe of Virar and Vasant Sawant from Bandra--have been booked for cheating these senior citizens.