Clinton D’Souza
In a disturbing incident of financial fraud, a doctor in Thivim, Goa, has been duped of Rs. 8,67,000 in a deceptive loan scheme. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Mapuca, Jivba Dalvi, shared details of the case.
The complainant, a doctor with a clinic in Thivim, sought a loan of Rs. 93,00,000 for the purchase of medical equipment. The alleged perpetrators, identified as Sushant Kanthak of Madgao, introduced the complainant to Anant Dattaram Walavalkar and Kamat from Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, posing as bank officials.
Accused no. 2 and accused no. 3 impersonated bank officials, convincing the doctor to make a payment of Rs. 8,67,000 into the personal bank account of accused no. 2. They claimed these funds were for loan insurance and other charges related to the supposed loan approval. Despite the payments, the promised loan of Rs. 93,00,000 from Mahindra Kotak Bank was never disbursed.
Consequently, the doctor was defrauded of Rs. 8,67,000 in the process. The SDPO has registered a case against all three accused individuals under sections 419, 420 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cheating.
The case underscores the need for vigilance and caution, especially in financial transactions, and highlights the prevalence of fraudulent schemes targeting individuals seeking loans for various purposes.
