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Thane Police Arrest Man in Fake Gold, Toy Currency Investment Racket

The case began after a complainant reported a triple‑return offer, prompting a police trap that led to the arrest.

Overview

  • Sanjay Kumar Pakaudilal Bharti was detained on November 3 in a Kapurbawdi police operation following a tip-off.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Kadam said the scheme used bogus notes and gold-like biscuits to entice small investors with quick, high returns.
  • Officers recovered currency marked with the imprint ‘Bharatiya Bachcho Ka Bank’ and 38 biscuits resembling gold from the suspect.
  • The complaint was filed by Nitesh Harishchandra Shelke, who was told Rs 1 lakh would become Rs 3 lakh within three weeks.
  • Police say an associate fled the scene and remains at large as efforts continue to trace more victims and accomplices.