A Kandivli-based chartered accountant, Herat Salot, has alleged that he was defrauded of approximately ₹16.29 crore over a period of nearly nine years following repeated requests for financial assistance.
According to the complaint, the requests were presented for various purposes over time, including charitable assistance, pilot training for a woman in the United States, an alleged FBI-related matter, Green Card processing, medical emergencies and overseas property-related requirements.
Kandivli police registered a case in connection with the allegations last year. Police have reportedly named more than 25 individuals in the case, with three people arrested so far.
The latest arrests were made on Tuesday. Those arrested have been identified as Aishwari Surendra Rane, Shazia Shamshi and Rizwan Shaikh, all residents of the Mira-Bhayandar area.
The allegations and investigation concern the circumstances under which the money was obtained from the chartered accountant and the roles of the individuals named in the case. CASansaar