Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Couple Arrested for Impersonating Official, Duping 18
Imagine a couple pretending to be a very important person's helper, like an assistant to the Deputy Chief Minister.
They told people they could get them jobs, houses, and contracts with the government.
They took money from 18 people, promising these things but using fake documents.
After a dairy businessman realized he had been tricked, he went to the police.
Now, the couple is in trouble for their actions.
A couple was arrested in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, for allegedly defrauding 18 people.
They posed as the personal assistant to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The accused promised government jobs, flats, tenders, and other benefits.
Victims were convinced using forged documents and fake identities.
The scam came to light after a dairy businessman filed an FIR.
- Who
- Hitesh Ramesh Sanghvi and his wife Arpita Sanghvi.
- What
- A man and his wife are accused of impersonating a government official and defrauding individuals.
- When
- The events leading to the charges occurred prior to the news report, between November 2024 and August 2025.
- Where
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The couple allegedly defrauded individuals by promising them government jobs, flats, and tenders.
Accusation
Defense
Impersonation
Accusation
The couple is accused of impersonation and fraud.
Defense
N/A
- Accused
- Hitesh Ramesh Sanghvi & Arpita Sanghvi
- Location
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Victims
- 18
- Amount
- Rs 55 lakh
- Promises
- Government jobs, flats, tenders
- Complaint Filed By
- Harshal Bari