Nagpur Jeweller Duped of Gold Worth Rs 18 Lakh by Couple
Police in Nagpur have initiated legal action against a husband and wife for allegedly orchestrating a significant fraud against a local jewellery shop owner. The Hudkeshwar Police Station registered a case following a complaint by the jeweller, who claims he was cheated out of gold ornaments valued at a staggering Rs 18 lakh.
The Details of the Alleged Fraud
According to the complaint filed with the authorities, the incident took place on December 5. The accused have been identified as Sumit Bhandarwar and his wife, Sneha Bhandarwar, who are residents of Shivsunder Nagar in the Dighori area of Nagpur.
The couple visited the jewellery shop owned by Yash Tambekar (27) in Ayodhya Nagar. During their visit, they selected a range of high-value gold items. The purchased jewellery included:
- A bracelet
- A Mohanmal (a type of necklace)
- A Mangalsutra
- Five rings
- Six chains
To secure the ornaments, the Bhandarwar duo assured the shop owner, Yash Tambekar, that the payment would be transferred via RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) the very next day. As a further assurance, they also issued two cheques drawn on Dharampeth Bank.
Broken Promises and Mounting Dues
Trusting their promise, Tambekar handed over the jewellery. While the two cheques provided by the couple were later honoured by the bank, the crucial RTGS transfer never materialised. This left the bulk of the payment outstanding.
The jeweller managed to recover only Rs 3 lakh from the accused after the transaction. This partial payment left a substantial balance of Rs 18 lakh unpaid, prompting Tambekar to approach the police.
Legal Action and Ongoing Probe
Based on the formal complaint, the Hudkeshwar Police registered a case under relevant sections of the new criminal code. The charges have been filed under Sections 316(2), 318(4), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing as police officials work to gather further evidence and ascertain the complete sequence of events. The case highlights the risks businesses face during high-value transactions, even when certain financial instruments like cheques are provided.
