In a shocking case of fraud, a man was arrested in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly swindling a resident from Tamil Nadu out of Rs5 crore by falsely promising him a gubernatorial position. The accused, Niranjan Kulkarni, was taken into police custody on Monday following an investigation into the complaint filed by the victim.
The victim, identified as Narsimha Reddy Damodar Reddy Apoori, a Chennai resident, was reportedly convinced by Kulkarni in January that he could secure a high-ranking political post. Kulkarni claimed to have extensive political connections and assured Reddy of being appointed to a gubernatorial position in exchange for a service fee of Rs15 crore.
To further the deception, Kulkarni presented forged property documents as proof of his credibility, leading Reddy to trust him. Between February and April, Reddy transferred Rs60 lakh in cash and an additional Rs4.48 crore via bank transfers to Kulkarni as part of the deal.
However, as the months passed, Reddy began to realize that he had been duped. When he demanded a refund, Kulkarni allegedly threatened him, pushing Reddy to file a formal complaint with the authorities. This led to Kulkarni’s arrest, and he is now in police custody for a period of 10 days while investigations continue.
Kulkarni’s arrest highlights the increasing sophistication of fraudsters who exploit people’s aspirations for high-profile jobs, often using forged documents and fabricated promises to steal large sums of money.
