Mumbai News: Contractor Held For Duping Astrologer Of ₹74 Lakh With Fake PMO Influence Claim
**Mumbai Contractor Arrested for ₹74 Lakh Fraud Involving Fake PMO Connections**
Mumbai: The Crime Branch Unit 11 has arrested 38-year-old contractor Ravi Narottam Sharma for allegedly duping a city-based astrologer of ₹74 lakh. Sharma purportedly claimed to have high-level connections in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to gain the victim’s trust.
According to investigators, Sharma promised the victim, associated with MHADA, two shops (gala) in exchange for money. He convinced the victim that he could easily arrange these shops due to his supposed influence in the PMO. To make his claims more credible, Sharma produced fake government office stamps, which police have now seized.
**Forgery Raises Suspicions of a Wider Scam**
Sharma was produced before the Esplanade Court on Friday, where the police sought custody for further investigation. During the proceedings, officers revealed that several forged seals from different government departments were found in his possession. This has raised suspicions that Sharma may have defrauded other victims using similar tactics.
**Investigation Expands**
Authorities are now examining Sharma’s bank accounts closely and are verifying whether any associates, including government officials, were involved in the racket. A senior Crime Branch officer stated, “The scale of the racket appears to be larger than what has surfaced so far. Further interrogation is likely to reveal more shocking details.”
**Public Warned Against Such Frauds**
This case underscores how fraudsters misuse the names of top government offices to trap unsuspecting citizens. Police have issued warnings urging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious schemes.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-news-contractor-held-for-duping-astrologer-of-74-lakh-with-fake-pmo-influence-claim
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