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A man accused of defrauding multiple individuals using forged documents and fake work orders has been arrested by Dispur police following a formal complaint.
Md Samim Ali, a resident of The Legacy Apartment in FA Ahmed Nagar, filed an FIR stating that he was cheated out of Rs 4 lakh by Jyotirmoy Lahkar, who used a counterfeit work order related to medical equipment supply.
Police confirmed that 32-year-old Lahkar has been taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the scam and to identify other victims across Guwahati and Jorhat.
Authorities urge anyone with information or who may have fallen prey to similar tactics to report to the police promptly.
