A case has been registered against three individuals accused of defrauding a businessman of Rs 12.2 lakh by forging documents and falsely assuring admission for his son at a junior college in Thane district, the police confirmed on Tuesday.

According to the Press Trust of India, the complainant, a Kalyan-based businessman, reported that his son had unfortunately failed the Std X board examinations. Seizing upon his desperation, the accused allegedly approached him with promises of securing his son’s admission to a local junior college despite the academic setback. The trio reportedly fabricated a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) passing certificate. Subsequently, the accused informed the businessman that one of their so-called associates had been apprehended by the police while in possession of the counterfeit certificate. Under the pretext of shielding his son from potential legal repercussions, they pressured the businessman into paying Rs 12.2 lakh. Upon later realising that he had been deceived, the complainant approached the police and lodged a complaint.