Investigation Launched into Ashok Kharat's Alleged Land Fraud in Pune District
Ahilyanagar police to probe Kharat’s money trail, police remand of his associates extended
Hindustan Times
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The Ahilyanagar police in Pune district, Maharashtra, are investigating Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, for potential involvement in land fraud against farmers. Authorities are tracing over 100 bank accounts linked to Kharat, with transactions exceeding ₹60 crore (approximately $7.2 million USD). Two associates remain in police custody as investigations continue.
- 01Ashok Kharat is under investigation for land fraud against farmers in Pune district.
- 02Authorities are examining over 100 bank accounts linked to Kharat, with transactions exceeding ₹60 crore.
- 03Kharat's associates, Kiran Sonewane and Arvind Bawke, are in police custody for further questioning.
- 04Kalpana Kharat and Ashok Tambe are currently at large, with a lookout circular issued for Kalpana.
- 05The police are urging victims of Kharat's fraud to come forward and file complaints.
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The Ahilyanagar police in Pune district, Maharashtra, have initiated an investigation into Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, regarding his alleged involvement in land fraud schemes targeting local farmers. District Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge revealed that the investigation is focused on more than 100 bank accounts opened under fictitious names, all of which list Kharat as the nominee. The accounts, linked to transactions exceeding ₹60 crore (approximately $7.2 million USD), were used for fraudulent activities. Recently, farmer Raosaheb Gondkar accused Kharat and several associates of illegally acquiring his four-acre land. The police have extended the remand of Kharat's associates, Sonewane and Bawke, to gather more evidence and recover funds. Meanwhile, Kalpana Kharat and Ashok Tambe remain at large, prompting authorities to issue a lookout circular for Kalpana. The police are encouraging anyone who suspects they have been defrauded by Kharat to file complaints.
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Farmers in the Pune district may be encouraged to report fraud, potentially leading to the recovery of lost assets and increased scrutiny on fraudulent activities.
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