Trio Charged in Rs 383 Crore Fraud Case in Thane

Three individuals have been charged with defrauding an estate agent of over Rs 383 crore in Thane. They allegedly used the agent's identity to open bank accounts and conduct illegal transactions. The case was reported when the agent received bank notices. The investigation is ongoing with no arrests yet.

Three individuals have been charged with defrauding an estate agent of over Rs 383 crore in Thane, Maharashtra, police reported on Monday.

The case, registered by Kasarwadavli police, stemmed from a complaint by the 38-year-old agent, who discovered the fraud upon receiving bank notices. The agent revealed that the accused had approached him in May 2022 with a job offer and collected his identification documents.

The suspects allegedly used the agent's details to open bank accounts and create shell companies, executing illegal transactions until May 2023. While the investigation is ongoing, no arrests have been made.

(With inputs from agencies.)