Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Couple arrested in Ranchi for Rs 1.12 crore fraud
A man and a woman were arrested in Ranchi for cheating two businessmen.
They promised to give the businessmen loans with lower interest rates than banks, but instead, they took the money and didn't give the loans.
One of the businessmen, Sarojkant Jha, reported the crime in May.
The police are still investigating, and the couple has been sent to jail.
They tricked the businessmen out of a total of Rs 1.12 crore.
A couple was arrested in Ranchi for defrauding two businessmen of Rs 1.12 crore.
The accused are Shivaji Patil alias Amit Mahato (42) and his wife Angela Kujur (42).
They promised loans at discounted rates but extorted money instead.
One victim, Sarojkant Jha, lodged an FIR in May 2023.
The couple has been sent to jail, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Shivaji Patil alias Amit Mahato (42) and Angela Kujur (42)
- What
- Defrauded businessmen by promising loans at discounted rates
- When
- Arrested on Friday (specific date not mentioned), FIR lodged in May 2023
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To extort money by promising large loans at low interest rates and processing fees
- Accused
- Shivaji Patil alias Amit Mahato (42) and Angela Kujur (42)
- Residence
- Sukurhutu area, Kanke police station limits
- Victims
- Two businessmen, including Sarojkant Jha from Jharkhand's Ramgarh district
- Amount Defrauded
- Rs 1.12 crore
- Arrest Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- FIR Lodged
- May 2023 by Sarojkant Jha
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Current Status of Accused
- Sent to jail