Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Ex-serviceman duped of Rs 17.7 lakh by travel agent in Thane
An 84-year-old retired Navy officer and his family were tricked by a travel agent.
The agent promised to arrange a trip to Japan but instead took Rs 17.77 lakh from them.
The family met the agent at a family function in July 2024.
The police have now registered a case against the travel agent in Thane.
An 84-year-old retired Navy personnel and his family were allegedly cheated by a travel agent in Thane.
The travel agent promised to arrange a tour to Japan but did not fulfill the promise.
The family was duped of Rs 17.77 lakh.
The complainant met the accused at a family function in July 2024.
The Thane Police have registered a case against the travel agent.
- Who
- Arun Raghunath Chitre, an 84-year-old retired Navy personnel, and his family
- What
- Duped of Rs 17.77 lakh by a travel agent
- When
- The incident occurred in July 2024, and the case was registered on January 14, 2025
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The travel agent allegedly promised to arrange a tour to Japan but did not fulfill the promise
- Victim
- Arun Raghunath Chitre (84-year-old retired Navy personnel)
- Amount Duped
- Rs 17.77 lakh
- Accused
- Travel agent (name not specified)
- Location
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Incident Date
- July 2024
- Case Registered
- Yes, by Thane Police