Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Pune Man Arrested Over Alleged ₹1.85 Crore Software Project Fraud
Police in Pune arrested a man named Pravin Dattu Shelke.
He is accused of helping cheat a businessman out of ₹1.85 crore.
The businessman says he was promised projects for a software company.
Police allege that Shelke and two other people used made-up documents to make the offer seem real.
The complainant first gave them ₹2.80 lakh, according to the report.
He was later persuaded to invest much more in the company.
The alleged events happened between May 2025 and February 2026.
Two other people have been booked, and police are still investigating.
These are allegations, and the case has not been described as decided in court.
Pune police arrested Pravin Dattu Shelke, 40, over an alleged ₹1.85 crore fraud.
The complainant, a 46-year-old businessman from Ravet, said he was promised software projects.
Police say Shelke and two others allegedly used fabricated agreements and documents to gain his confidence.
The alleged fraud took place from May 25, 2025, to February 2026 at a company office in Narhe.
Nita Pravin Shelke and Richard Patridge have also been booked; police are investigating.
- Who
- Businessman Tushar Tejram Ghadale alleges he was defrauded; Pravin Dattu Shelke was arrested, and Nita Pravin Shelke and Richard Patridge were booked.
- What
- An alleged fraud involving a promise to secure software projects and an investment of ₹1.85 crore.
- When
- The alleged fraud took place between May 25, 2025, and February 2026.
- Where
- Priston Info Global Solution Pvt. Ltd. at Navale Icon in Narhe, Pune.
- Why
- Police allege the accused used claims of contacts and fabricated documents to persuade the complainant to invest in the company.
Police and complainant's allegations
Accused's response
Promises and investment
Police and complainant's allegations
The complaint and police account allege that the accused promised software projects and induced an investment of ₹1.85 crore despite allegedly knowing projects would not be provided.
Accused's response
The report does not provide a response from Shelke or the other people booked.
Documents and company control
Police and complainant's allegations
Police allege fabricated agreements and documents were used to build confidence and create the impression the accused owned and operated the company.
Accused's response
The report does not state the accused's position on the alleged documents or company ownership.
- Amount alleged
- ₹1.85 crore
- Initial payment reported
- ₹2.80 lakh
- Arrested
- Pravin Dattu Shelke, 40, a Dhayari resident
- Other people booked
- Nita Pravin Shelke and Richard Patridge
- Complainant
- Tushar Tejram Ghadale, 46, a Ravet resident
- Reported period
- May 25, 2025, to February 2026
- Company location
- Navale Icon, Narhe