Bhopal tea stall couple loses ₹1.33 lakh in fake Supreme Court case scam
A couple in Bhopal, Laxmi and Hari Prasad Yadav, have fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme. The duo, who run a small tea stall near Kumharpura Military Gate, invested in a fixed deposit (FDR) expecting Rs 10 lakh on maturity. However, they've been deceived by a man posing as a lawyer.
The couple paid Pappu Rajak, also known as Shivcharan Rajak, a total of Rs 1.33 lakh, believing he had filed a case in the supreme court to help them recover their FDR amount. Unfortunately, Rajak was not a lawyer and no case was filed. The couple later discovered the truth and realized they had been duped.
Shahjahanabad police have registered a case of fraud and started an investigation into the incident. The company's case is currently pending in court, preventing the couple from withdrawing their money. The couple's FDR investment was supposed to yield Rs 10 lakh on maturity, but they've lost a significant amount due to the fraud.
The Yadav couple's story serves as a reminder to be cautious when dealing with strangers, especially those claiming to offer legal services. The police are currently investigating the case, and the couple awaits justice. Meanwhile, they continue to run their tea stall, hoping for a resolution to their financial predicament.
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