A case of alleged fraud has come to light at Dindoshi Police Station in Mumbai, where a gas dealer was reportedly cheated of Rs 1 crore by individuals impersonating senior officers of the Mumbai Police, including the Joint Commissioner of Police.

According to police officials, the complainant, Rahul Gupta, a resident of Malad, was targeted by the fraudsters who allegedly used false identities to gain his trust and extract the money. Gupta was subsequently reported missing, triggering a police search operation.