Mumbai Restaurateur Accuses Self-Styled Godman of Fraudulent Account Openings
Mumbai restaurateur accuses Kharat of opening fake accounts in coop society; 13th FIR filed
Hindustan Times
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Dinesh Parab, a restaurateur from Kalachowki, Mumbai, has accused Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, of fraudulently opening four accounts in a cooperative credit society in Rahata, Maharashtra. The accounts, opened without consent, have been linked to transactions totaling over ₹2.80 crore (approximately $336,000 USD).
- 01Dinesh Parab alleges Ashok Kharat opened fake accounts in his and his wife's name.
- 02The accounts were linked to transactions totaling over ₹2.80 crore.
- 03This incident marks the 13th FIR against Kharat, involving multiple allegations.
- 04Kharat has previously faced accusations related to sexual abuse and fraud.
- 05The case has been transferred to Shirdi police for further investigation.
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Dinesh Parab, a 51-year-old restaurateur from Kalachowki in Mumbai, has filed a complaint against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, for allegedly opening four fraudulent accounts in the Samata Nagari Cooperative Credit Society located in Rahata, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. Parab claims that Kharat used his and his wife Disha's personal information, including Aadhaar and PAN cards, to forge signatures and create these accounts without their knowledge. The accounts have been linked to transactions exceeding ₹2.80 crore (approximately $336,000 USD), with ₹1.38 crore from Dinesh's accounts and ₹1.42 crore from Disha's. The police became aware of these accounts during an investigation into Kharat's financial activities related to another cheating case. This incident adds to the 13 cases filed against Kharat, which include allegations of sexual abuse and fraud. The local court has remanded Kharat's aides to custody as the investigation continues.
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This case highlights the potential for identity theft and fraud in cooperative societies, raising concerns among members about the security of their personal information.
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