67-year-old Neville Jimmy Umrigar duped of ₹1.10 crore in online investment scam; FIR registered at Colaba Police Station | Representative pic
Mumbai: A 67-year-old Neville Jimmy Umrigar, residing in Colaba has been allegedly cheated of over 1.10 crore in an online investment scam, leading to an FIR being registered at the Colaba Police Station.
The case, filed under sections 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), and 120(b) (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, is currently under investigation. The Complainant’s Wife is prominent Model and Fashion Designer and was Miss India in 1970’s century.
According to Source, Complainant Neville Jimmy Umrigar,(67), resident of Dhanraj Mahal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Colaba. The offence occurred between March 7, 2024, to May 29, 2024
According to the complaint, the victim came in contact with an individual named Pari Patel via Facebook Messenger. The accused allegedly gained his trust and promised high returns on investments. Through WhatsApp communication and personal meetings, the victim was persuaded to transfer money to multiple bank accounts under the pretext of investing in lucrative schemes.
Between March and May 2024, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 1 crore 10 lakh 75 thousand 600 to various company accounts. However, the promised returns never materialized, and it soon became clear that he had been duped.
As per Complaint, The Colaba Police Station have been registered an FIR against Pari Patel and One unidentified person (believed to be the holder of one or more beneficiary bank accounts).
Assistant Police Inspector Avinash Shelke is currently probing the case. Police are tracking the bank accounts used and trying to trace the accused involved in the fraud.
