Mumbai: Malad police nab Delhi carpenter for cheating accountant of Rs 2.8 lakh

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The Malad police recently arrested a 22-year-old carpenter from New Delhi for allegedly defrauding an accountant of Rs 2.8 lakh. Police officials said that two more accused are wanted, including a female 'bank employee' who called up the accountant.

According to a report in the Times of India, in July 2020, the accountant received calls from bank employee Priya Sharma, who offered a personal loan of Rs 12 lakh. When the accountant gave in, Sharma asked him to deposit Rs 12,600 for instant loan approval.

The accountant transferred the money, however, when Sharma's demands escalated, he visited Delhi to verify the identity of the account holder. In total, the accountant made transfers of Rs 2.8 lakh to the account Sharma mentioned.

When the victim found that no such individual existed, he approached the police and lodged a complaint. Cops said that the money was transferred to a man identified as Manish Sharma, a carpenter. On March 23, Sharma was arrested, senior inspector Dhananjay Ligade said.