Dombivli, April 3: In a major cyber fraud case, two impostors posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers cheated a Dombivli-based employee of Rs 71.10 lakh by fabricating a criminal probe
and threatening legal action. The scam was exposed due to the timely intervention of the victim’s wife.
Victim lodges complaint against accused
The victim, Mahesh Manohar Agarkar, a private company employee residing in Pandurangwadi, Dombivli East, lodged a complaint against the accused, Sandeep Kumar Rao and Karan Sharma, following which a cheating case has been registered.
Fraud began with fake TRAI call
As per the complaint, the fraud began in the first week of March when Agarkar received a call from a person claiming to be an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
The caller alleged that objectionable messages had been sent from Agarkar’s mobile number to multiple women and that a complaint had been registered at Ghatkopar Police Station. He further claimed that the case was under CBI investigation and that Agarkar’s mobile phone would be seized.
Accused used forged documents to intimidate
Later, Sandeep Kumar Rao contacted him, alleging financial irregularities in his bank transactions. Soon after, Karan Sharma joined, claiming that Agarkar had received commissions from banks, indicating illegal financial activity.
The duo then sent forged documents, including fake Supreme Court orders, to build pressure.
Money extorted under pretext of settlement
Under the pretext of “settling” the case, the accused demanded payments in phases — Rs 7 lakh, Rs 9 lakh, and Rs 54 lakh, assuring a full refund later. Frightened, Agarkar transferred a total of Rs 71,10,000 to the accounts provided.
The fraud came to light when Agarkar informed his wife. Sensing foul play, she questioned the accused, who failed to respond convincingly. Verification of the documents confirmed they were fake.
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Police investigation underway
Agarkar then approached Manpada Police Station, where a preliminary inquiry has been registered. Further investigation is underway, and police are tracking the accused and financial trail.
Police have urged citizens to verify any such claims and avoid transferring money under pressure in the name of law enforcement agencies.
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