Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Man Dupes Businessman of ₹12.8 Lakh with Kumbh Mela Scam
A man pretended to be a government official and tricked a businessman out of a lot of money.
He told the businessman he could get him event work at the Kumbh Mela, a big religious gathering.
The man asked for money upfront, claiming it was for registration.
After getting the money, he stopped answering calls.
The businessman found out the documents were fake and the man's promises were lies.
Now, the police are investigating the case.
Ashutosh Upadhyay allegedly posed as a government official to defraud Ajay Maudgil.
Upadhyay promised event management work at the Kumbh Mela.
Maudgil paid ₹2.80 lakh initially as a registration fee.
An additional ₹10 lakh was paid in installments.
The accused avoided the victim after receiving the money and provided a bounced cheque.
- Who
- Ashutosh Upadhyay duped Ajay Maudgil.
- What
- Upadhyay posed as a government official and took money from a businessman.
- When
- The crime occurred in July and August of last year.
- Where
- The incident took place in Andheri, Mumbai, with promises related to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
- Why
- Upadhyay allegedly wanted to obtain money by promising work contracts.
- Accused
- Ashutosh Upadhyay
- Victim
- Ajay Maudgil
- Amount Duped
- ₹12.80 lakh
- Location of Crime
- Andheri, Mumbai
- Alleged Misrepresentation
- Government official
- Event Involved
- Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj
- Current Status
- Police investigation underway