The Kakati Police in Belgaum District arrested a group of seven individuals who fled with Rs 25 lakh after deceiving a man with the false promise of doubling his money. The primary culprit, Janvi, and her accomplices, a total of six, had reportedly defrauded numerous individuals by guaranteeing to double their investments. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Siddana Gowda from Vidyanagar in Gokak Taluk, who fell victim to the gang and lost Rs 25 lakh.
Janvi apparently increased familiarity with Siddana Gowda on a bus during his November journey from Kollapur to Gokak. Allegedly, she claimed that her brother, employed at a bank, could facilitate doubling his money through a special scheme. Janvi instructed the victim to bring cash to a hotel in Yamakanmardi. Subsequently, individuals from Janvi’s group, disguised as police, arrested her along with the cash from the hotel after Siddana Gowda handed over the money.
Undercover as investors, the Kakati Police engaged with the gang to seek assistance in doubling their money and subsequently apprehended them. The authorities have confiscated two vehicles and items worth ₹22 lakhs from the arrested individuals.
