A 34-year-old RTO agent in Dombivli, Maharashtra, was reportedly kidnapped and extorted by four individuals pretending to be policemen. The victim was threatened and robbed of ₹1 lakh before being kidnapped.
Key Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on November 23 when the accused stormed into the victim’s office on Haji Malang Road in Kalyan. Claiming to be police officers, they forcibly took him to Katani Naka near Koni village, where they allegedly warned him to cease his work as an RTO agent.
The accused further claimed that four cases were registered against him at the Cuff Parade police station in Mumbai. Using these allegations as leverage, they demanded ₹5 lakh to “settle” the cases. Before leaving, they reportedly snatched ₹1 lakh that the victim was carrying and left him stranded on the road.
Delay in Filing the Complaint
The victim approached the Manpada police station on December 5, nearly two weeks after the incident. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but the authorities have registered a case under the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
- Section 308(2): Extortion
- Section 140(2): Kidnapping or abduction for ransom
- Section 204: Personation of a public servant
The accused are currently absconding, and an investigation is underway to track them down.
Related Case: Family Among Nine Booked for Job Fraud
In another incident in Kalyan, nine individuals, including four members of a family and five alleged railway personnel, were booked for cheating job seekers of ₹74.4 lakh.
The accused reportedly lured victims with promises of railway jobs, providing fake appointment letters and fabricated emails. The complainant, who had paid large sums between January and May 2024, claims the promised job never materialized.
Details of the Job Scam
The accused, identified as Ballal and his family, allegedly involved railway personnel, including a medical officer, in the fraud. Victims from Roha in Raigad and other locations were deceived, according to the police.
A case of cheating, forgery, and impersonation has been registered, but no arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing to verify the involvement of the alleged railway officials and uncover the full scope of the scam.
Growing Concerns Over Rising Crimes
Both cases highlight alarming trends in impersonation crimes and financial fraud in Maharashtra. Authorities are urging citizens to remain cautious and report suspicious activities promptly.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
