Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Navi Mumbai Man Duped of Rs 32 Lakh
A 34-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was tricked out of Rs 32 lakh by someone who promised him a job at a big port called Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
The man who tricked him is named Rishabh Rajesh Mhatre and lives in Uran.
The police have charged him with cheating and forgery.
The fraud happened over several months, from March to December 2024.
The victim paid money in installments but never got the job.
The police are still investigating and have not made any arrests yet.
A 34-year-old man from Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, was duped of Rs 32 lakh with a promise of a job at JNPT.
The accused, Rishabh Rajesh Mhatre from Uran, was booked under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 336(3) (forgery) of the BNS.
The fraud occurred between March and December 2024, with the victim paying money in installments for a non-existent job.
The victim realized he had been duped when the job did not materialize.
The Vashi police have registered a case, and a probe is underway, but no arrest has been made so far.
- Who
- A 34-year-old man from Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
- What
- Was duped of Rs 32 lakh with a promise of a job at JNPT
- When
- The fraud occurred between March and December 2024, and the incident was reported on December 29
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Why
- The accused promised a job at JNPT to cheat the victim
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Job Offer
Victim's Perspective
The victim believed in the job offer and paid money for the recruitment process.
Accused's Perspective
The accused claimed to offer a job but never intended to fulfill the promise.
- Victim's Age
- 34
- Victim's Location
- Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
- Amount Duped
- Rs 32 lakh
- Accused's Name
- Rishabh Rajesh Mhatre
- Accused's Location
- Uran
- Sections Under BNS
- 318(4) (cheating) and 336(3) (forgery)
- Duration of Fraud
- March to December 2024
- Job Position Offered
- Export Assistant Manager at JNPT
