A businessman from Kalamna, Kirti Bhai Jivraj Patel, 56, was scammed out of Rs 16 lakh by two individuals who promised to secure a Rs 32 crore loan for his business. Patel, who operates Gayatri Timber Mart and a cotton ginning center, was unable to obtain the loan from the bank.
Between June 1 and June 16, 2024, Dhananjay Pandit, 45, and Sachin Shivratn Thakre, 35, approached Patel, assuring him they could help in exchange for a commission. Trusting their promises, Patel transferred a total of Rs 16,10,000 into their accounts, but no loan was provided.
Upon realizing he had been defrauded, Patel filed a complaint with Kalamna Police, leading to a case being registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge caution when dealing with financial intermediaries.