The Neelankarai police in Chennai have made a significant arrest in a high-value fraud case, apprehending a 45-year-old man for allegedly swindling a woman out of a substantial sum of money by making false promises regarding a medical education seat.
Details of the Deception
According to police officials, the incident came to light after a woman named Sangeetha filed a formal complaint. The complainant stated that she had approached the accused, identified as Peter Arivarasan, several years ago through a mutual friend. Her objective was to secure a coveted medical college seat for her daughter at a private institution.
Arivarasan, leveraging the trust placed in him, assured Sangeetha that he could facilitate the admission through his purported contacts at a private medical college located in Porur. In exchange for this service, he demanded a hefty payment of ₹12 lakh. Trusting his assurances, Sangeetha paid the amount.
The Complaint and Police Action
However, Arivarasan failed to deliver on his promise. After waiting for a considerable period and realizing she had been deceived, Sangeetha approached the Neelankarai police station and lodged a formal complaint against him.
Acting swiftly on her complaint, the police investigated the matter and subsequently arrested Peter Arivarasan on Friday. Following his arrest, he was produced before a court, which has remanded him to judicial custody.
Legal Charges and Ongoing Probe
The police have registered a case against Arivarasan under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which has replaced the Indian Penal Code. The specific sections invoked are:
- Section 318(4): Pertaining to cheating.
- Section 316(2): Related to criminal breach of trust.
Authorities have confirmed that further investigation is currently underway to uncover any additional details or potential similar offences linked to the accused.
This case highlights the risks associated with seeking admissions through unofficial and unverified channels, especially in highly competitive fields like medical education. It serves as a cautionary tale for parents and students to rely only on transparent and official admission processes.
