Nagpur: The Mankapur Police have registered a case of cheating against a couple and their accomplice for allegedly defrauding a 69-year-old retired clerk of ₹23 lakh from the Aurangabad Rural SP office. The accused are identified as Sameer Iqbal Abdul Hamid, his wife Sultana Sameer Iqbal, and Ankit Ingale.
Details of the Fraud
Bhagwan Mahamuni, a resident of Padmavati Nagar, Godhani Railway, had appointed Sameer, a relationship manager at a bank, to handle his five accounts. After Mahamuni deposited approximately ₹64 lakh in his pension account, Sameer advised him to invest in mutual funds. However, a subsequent bank audit revealed that ₹23 lakh had been siphoned off by Sameer.
Legal Action
The Mankapur police have registered a case and are investigating the matter further. The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for cheating and criminal breach of trust.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale for senior citizens to be vigilant about their financial transactions and to verify the credentials of any financial advisor before entrusting them with their hard-earned savings.
