Pune police investigation
Pune Businessman Loses Rs 3.79 Crore in International Raw Material Supply Scam
Nov 26, 2025 09:41 pm CST
A Pune-based copper vessel manufacturer was defrauded of Rs 3.79 crore by a father-son duo who promised to supply raw materials from Dubai. The scammers took the victim to Tanzania to show fake inventory before disappearing with the payment. One suspect has been arrested in Kolkata as police investigation continues.
Pune Engineer Loses Rs 14 Crore to Fake Godman Promising to Cure Daughter's Incurable Disease
Nov 05, 2025 07:20 pm CST
A Pune-based IT engineer was swindled out of Rs 14 crore over seven years by a self-styled godman and his disciple who claimed they could cure his daughter's incurable congenital disease through spiritual intervention. The scammers convinced him that a deceased godman's spirit residing in the disciple could heal his daughter if he demonstrated faith by donating all his property and savings.