Anil Rasenia, a resident of Shalimar Palm, was arrested for defrauding 128 unemployed individuals by falsely promising them government jobs, the police reported on Saturday. The accused allegedly swindled a total of Rs 1.7 crore, which was found in his bank accounts.
The case came to light after a complaint was lodged with the Crime Branch, where a person reported that Anil Rasenia had taken money from him for securing a government job, a promise he failed to fulfill. Following the complaint, a team was formed to locate and apprehend the accused.
Crime Branch officials conducted a thorough investigation and tracked down Rasenia. During questioning, Rasenia admitted to collecting money from unemployed youths under the pretense of offering jobs in the Women and Child Development Department. To further deceive them, he provided fake appointment letters.
Rasenia confessed to defrauding 128 individuals and using five bank accounts to launder the funds. Among the positions he promised were project coordinator, computer operator, and community mobilizer in the department.
A case has been filed under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen money. Police also revealed that Rasenia, along with his accomplices, fabricated fake PGDCA certificates and was allegedly involved in a murder case in Khargone district.
The investigation is continuing, and authorities are working to hold Rasenia and his accomplices accountable for their fraudulent activities.
