Thane Jeweller Cheated of ₹70 Lakh | Three Accused Booked in Major Fraud Case

A jeweller in Thane was allegedly duped of ₹70 lakh in a significant fraud case, prompting police to book three individuals involved in the scam. Authorities are investigating how the deception was carried out and tracing the suspects’ movements. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the incident, the complaint filed, and the latest updates from the probe.

Thane, Dec 8 (PTI) Police have registered a case against a couple and another person for allegedly cheating a jeweller in Maharashtra's Thane district of Rs 70 lakh, officials said on Monday.

The accused gained the trust of the jeweller, from Golawli in Dombivli, by making timely payments on earlier purchases.

However, in October, they bought gold ornaments, collectively valued at nearly Rs 70 lakh, on three occasions, an official from Manpada police station said.

The accused promised to clear the dues later, but did not make the payment. Upon further insistence, they abused and threatened the jeweller, the police said.

Following the jeweller's complaint, the police on December 5 registered a case against the three accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 318(4) (cheating), 314 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 352 (intentional insult), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) (common intention), the official said.

This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.