Disha Patani's father duped of Rs 25 lakh by a five-member gang; was promised a ‘plum’ government post
As per the news report, Disha Patani's father, who was promised a ‘plum’ government post, got duped of Rs 25 lakh by a five-member gang
Updated : November 16, 2024 10:48 AM ISTAs per the news report, Disha Patani's father, who was promised a ‘plum’ government post, got duped of Rs 25 lakh by a five-member gang
Disha Patani's father duped of Rs 25 lakh by a five-member gang; was promised a ‘plum’ government post
Bollywood actress Disha Patani’s father Jagdish Singh Patani, who happens to be a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP, Retired) was allegedly defrauded of Rs. 25 lakhs. The ones involved in the said fraud happen to be a bunch of scammers who had promised him a high-ranking position in a Government Commission.
And, for that, they had allegedly taken Rs. 25 lakhs from Disha Patani’s father Jagdish Singh Patani. Upon realising that he has been scammed, Jagdish Singh Patani lodged a FIR (First Information Report) with the Uttar Pradesh Police, as per a report in India Today.
The names of the scammers who have been identified and named in the FIR include Shivendra Pratap Singh, Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash from Juna Akhara, Preeti Garg and also one unidentified person.
The said report stated that, as per the complaint, Jagdish Patani, who happens to be a resident of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, had allegedly stated that, Shivendra Pratap Singh, who happens to be an acquaintance, had introduced him to Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash.
The accused, then, had reportedly gone on to boast of having super strong political connections. As per the said report, the accused had even given an assurance to Jagdish Singh Patani that he will be given (read ‘getting’) a position as chairman, vice-chairman, or another similarly prestigious post in a government commission.
As per a news report in PTI, it has been stated that, once the scammers got Jagdish Singh Patani into confidence and eventually, gained his trust, then, went on to take Rs. 25 lakhs from him. The amount of Rs. 25 lakhs was given (as reported) as Rs 5 lakh in cash and Rs 20 lakh through transfers to three different bank accounts.
The said accused are yet to be arrested, as per the news report. Watch this space for further updates and developments.