Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Pune: Temple Trustee Among 3 Booked in Fake PMC Job Scam
In Pune, India, three people, including a trustee of the Jejuri temple, were accused of tricking a job seeker out of ₹45 lakh.
They promised him a permanent job in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) but gave him fake appointment letters with forged signatures and official seals.
The scam happened between March 2022 and July 2026.
The police are investigating to find out if more people were involved and to understand the full extent of the scam.
Three people, including a temple trustee, were booked for a fake job scam in Pune.
They promised a job in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and collected ₹45 lakh from a victim.
The scammers used forged documents, including fake signatures and official seals.
The offenses occurred between March 2022 and July 2026.
Police are investigating to find more suspects and the full extent of the scam.
- Who
- Shivanand Balasaheb Patil, Namita Govardhan Bansode, Rajendra Baban Khedekar
- What
- Fake job scam involving forged documents and counterfeit signatures
- When
- Between March 2022 and July 2026
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To cheat job aspirants out of money by promising them permanent jobs in the Pune Municipal Corporation
Accused's Perspective
Victim's Perspective
Job Offer Legitimacy
Accused's Perspective
The accused claim they had the authority to provide jobs and the documents were genuine.
Victim's Perspective
The victim believes the job offer was a scam and the documents were forged.
Money Collection
Accused's Perspective
The accused argue that the money was collected for processing fees and other legitimate expenses.
Victim's Perspective
The victim claims the money was collected under false pretenses and no job was provided.
- Complainant
- Shalaka Vinayak Ghoge
- Accused Persons
- Shivanand Balasaheb Patil, Namita Govardhan Bansode, Rajendra Baban Khedekar
- Amount Involved
- ₹45 lakh
- Duration of Offense
- March 2022 - July 2026
- Location
- Pune, India
- Police Station
- Shivajinagar Police Station