Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Contractor Arrested for Duping Astrologer with Fake PMO Claims
A contractor named Ravi Sharma, who is 38 years old, has been caught for tricking an astrologer.
He pretended to have powerful connections in the Prime Minister's Office to make the astrologer believe he could get them two shops.
He even made fake stamps to seem more convincing.
The astrologer gave him a large sum of money, but it was a scam.
The police arrested Sharma and are looking into his bank accounts and possible partners, including government officials.
The police also believe there may be more victims.
A contractor was arrested in Mumbai for duping an astrologer.
The contractor, Ravi Sharma, claimed connections in the PMO.
He promised to get the victim two shops (gala).
Sharma produced fake government stamps to gain trust.
Police are investigating Sharma's bank accounts and potential accomplices.
- Who
- Ravi Narottam Sharma, a contractor, duped an astrologer.
- What
- Sharma was arrested for defrauding an astrologer by claiming influence in the PMO.
- When
- Sharma was arrested and produced in court on Friday.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- Sharma allegedly took ₹74 lakh from an astrologer by falsely promising to secure shops, using forged stamps and PMO connections.
- Accused
- Ravi Narottam Sharma
- Age
- 38
- Victim
- City-based astrologer
- Amount Duped
- ₹74 lakh
- Crime
- Fraud, Forgery
- Fake Claims
- Connections in the PMO to secure MHADA shops
- Evidence
- Fake government stamps
- Current Status
- Accused in police custody for investigation