A senior citizen from Wanwadi has lodged a complaint with Pune Police, reporting a staggering Rs60 lakh fraud in a fake gold discount scheme. The victim, Kishor Chandrakant Pasalkar (63), a resident of Wanwadi Gaon, alleged that six individuals conned him by promising gold at 10% below market price.
According to Pasalkar’s FIR filed at Wanwadi Police Station, the alleged fraud took place on July 16, 2024. The accused have been identified as:
Devika Noshir Davar (56)
Vidya Shahajad Ezdegardi (37)
Gaurav Jitendra Salvi (28)
Sohanlal Motilalji Parmar (38)
Harsh Parmar
(One unidentified person)
The complaint mentions that Pasalkar was lured with a scheme claiming access to bulk gold at discounted rates. Trusting the accused, he transferred Rs60 lakh, expecting delivery of gold at a 10% concession. However, no gold was delivered, and the accused became unreachable after the transaction.
Police officials have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and initiated an investigation into the matter. The complainant has provided financial transaction details and communication records to aid the probe.
Authorities urge citizens to verify all investment and purchase offers, particularly those promising unusually high returns or discounts.
