Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Thane Man Duped of Rs 70 Lakh for Fake Government Job
A 28-year-old man from Thane was tricked into paying Rs 70 lakh by five people who promised him a government job.
They gave him fake documents, including an appointment letter and an ID card, to make him believe they were genuine.
Over the past year, the man paid the money in different transactions.
When the job didn't come through and he asked for his money back, the accused refused and threatened him.
The police have now filed a case against the five individuals for cheating, forgery, and threatening the victim.
A 28-year-old man from Thane was duped of Rs 70 lakh by five individuals who promised him a government job.
The accused provided forged documents, including an appointment letter and an official government ID card, to gain the victim's trust.
The victim paid Rs 70 lakh in various transactions over the last year, believing the documents to be genuine.
When the job did not materialize, the victim demanded his money back but was refused and threatened by the accused.
The police registered a case against the five accused on charges of cheating, forgery, and criminal intimidation.
- Who
- A 28-year-old man from Thane and five accused individuals
- What
- The victim was duped of Rs 70 lakh under the pretext of securing a government job
- When
- The payments were made over the last one year; the case was registered on Friday
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- The accused promised a government job and provided forged documents to gain the victim's trust
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Job Promise
Victim's Perspective
The victim was promised a clerk-cum-typist job in the state revenue and forest department.
Accused's Perspective
The accused promised the job but did not deliver.
Payment
Victim's Perspective
The victim paid Rs 70 lakh in various transactions over a year, believing the documents to be genuine.
Accused's Perspective
The accused accepted the payment but did not provide the job.
Response to Demand
Victim's Perspective
When the job did not materialize, the victim demanded his money back but was refused and threatened.
Accused's Perspective
The accused refused to return the money and threatened the victim.
- Victim's Age
- 28 years
- Amount Duped
- Rs 70 lakh
- Promised Job
- Clerk-cum-typist in state revenue and forest department
- Documents Provided
- Forged appointment letter and official government ID card
- Charges Filed
- Cheating, forgery, and criminal intimidation
- Police Station
- Narpoli police station
- Date of Complaint
- Friday