Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Man Cheats Disabled Person of ₹20k Posing as Minister’s Aide
A man named Deepak Kurmi tricked Shiv Kumar Thakur, who is disabled, by pretending to be a minister’s assistant.
Kurmi promised Thakur a government job in the Urban Administration Department.
Thakur gave Kurmi ₹20,000, but after receiving the money, Kurmi stopped answering calls and blocked Thakur’s number.
Thakur then went to the police and reported the incident.
The police are now investigating the case.
A man named Deepak Kurmi cheated Shiv Kumar Thakur, a disabled person, by posing as a minister’s aide.
Kurmi promised Thakur a government job in the Urban Administration Department in exchange for ₹20,000.
Thakur transferred the money in two installments of ₹10,000 each via online payment.
After receiving the money, Kurmi stopped responding to calls and blocked Thakur’s number.
Thakur lodged a complaint with the Habibganj police, who have initiated an investigation.
- Who
- Shiv Kumar Thakur, a disabled person from Seoni district, was cheated by Deepak Kurmi.
- What
- Deepak Kurmi impersonated a minister’s aide and cheated Thakur of ₹20,000 by promising a government job.
- When
- The exact date is not specified, but the incident was reported to the police.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Deepak Kurmi lured Thakur with the promise of a government job in the Urban Administration Department.
- Victim
- Shiv Kumar Thakur
- Accused
- Deepak Kurmi
- Amount Cheated
- ₹20,000
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Police Station
- Habibganj
- Minister Impersonated
- Kailash Vijayvargiya
- Department Promised
- Urban Administration Department