A 40-year-old physically disabled mobile shop owner in Kalyan was allegedly defrauded of Rs 35 lakh by two women who promised to arrange his marriage. The Mahatma Phule police have arrested the accused, identified as Jayshree Patil, 40, a resident of Kalyan, and Roma Pardeshi, 30, a resident of Mumbai.
Details of the Fraud
According to police, the complainant runs a mobile repairing shop in Kalyan and had been unable to find a marriage match due to his disability. Approximately four years ago, Patil, who was known to the complainant, allegedly introduced him to Pardeshi and assured him that she would marry him. Over time, the accused woman gained the complainant’s trust and began taking money from him on various pretexts.
Financial Loss Over Four Years
Police said the complainant spent nearly Rs 35 lakh on the woman over the last four years. Senior police inspector Baliramsingh Pardeshi of Mahatma Phule police station stated, “The woman kept delaying the marriage by giving different excuses and continued demanding money from the complainant for various reasons.” The complainant recently became suspicious after both women allegedly stopped answering his phone calls. Realizing he had been cheated, he approached the Mahatma Phule police station and lodged a complaint.
Arrest and Investigation
Based on his statement, police registered a case of cheating and arrested both accused women. Further investigation is underway to verify the financial transactions and determine whether the accused similarly targeted others. The police are also examining if there are additional victims.
