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Mumbai Businessman Impersonating as Maharashtra CM Chief Secretary Dupes 5-Star Hotel of Rs 95,000, Arrested

The Pune police have arrested a businessman from Mumbai on Saturday for allegedly impersonating an additional chief secretary to Maharashtra Chief Minister and cheating the management of a five-star hotel here of Rs 95,000 by not paying the bills.

The Pune police arrested a businessman from Mumbai on Saturday for allegedly impersonating an additional chief secretary to Maharashtra Chief Minister and cheating the management of a five-star hotel of Rs 95,000 by not paying the bills. The businessman has been identified as 39-year-old Aditya Ashok Jogani, a resident of Napean Sea road in Mumbai. The police are yet to arrest arrested five of his friends.

All the accused have been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) 420 (cheating ),170 (impersonating as a public servant) and section 34, at the Koregaon Park police station. Jogani was sent to police custody till October 10 by the Pune court. The commercial director of the hotel lodged the FIR.

The incident took place in January this year when Jogani called up the hotel reception and introduced himself as Praveen Pardeshi, an additional chief secretary to the chief minister. He asked the hotel authorities to arrange a stay of six people. He also told the hotel reception not to bill the guest as it would be taken care off. Cosmos Bank Cyber Attack Case: Pune Police Arrests Two More Accused, Recovers Rs 3.55 Lakh

The hotel authorities after not getting a response from Jogani for a long time called up Pardeshi, an IAS officer. After the IAS officer denied that he had called the hotel to make arrangements for the stay of six people, the hotel authorities realised that they were cheated and then contacted the police.

In a similar incident, on September 28, the Delhi Police's Crime Branch arrested a man identified as Pulkit Maharaj who claimed to be the spiritual guru of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An FIR was registered against Pulkit on the complaint of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in August with the Delhi Police. An assistant director at the PMO had complained about the fraud. Pulkit had sought VIP treatment as he claimed himself being close to the Prime Minister.

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Pune Police Constable Loses Rs 2.3 Lakh in QR Scam

In a shocking incident in Pune, a police constable lost Rs 2.3 lakh in a QR code scam, exposing the growing threat of digital fraud. The scam, which involves deceitful QR codes, has become increasingly prevalent, targeting unsuspecting individuals, including those in law enforcement. Here's what happened and how you can stay safe from falling victim to such scams.

The Scam Unfolds

The incident occurred when the Pune police constable, while attempting to make an online payment, was tricked by a fraudster posing as a legitimate service provider. The scammer sent a QR code to the constable, claiming it was for payment verification. The constable, trusting the source, scanned the code, which led to the unauthorized transfer of Rs 2.3 lakh from his bank account.

The fraudster, using a well-crafted approach, appeared to be from a trusted organization, convincing the constable that the QR code was necessary for completing a legitimate payment. However, once the QR code was scanned, the funds were siphoned off to an account controlled by the scammer.

How the Scam Works

QR code scams operate in a straightforward but deceptive manner. Fraudsters send fake QR codes via messages, emails, or social media platforms, often disguised as legitimate payment links for bills, subscriptions, or other services. Once the victim scans the code, they are redirected to a fraudulent payment page, where their bank details are harvested or funds are transferred without authorization.

In the case of the Pune constable, the scammer took advantage of a trusted relationship, making it more difficult for the victim to recognize the deception. Scammers often use social engineering tactics, pretending to be known entities, to gain the victim’s trust.

Red Flags to Watch Out For

To avoid falling victim to QR code scams, it's important to stay alert and recognize the following red flags:

Unsolicited QR codes: Be wary of receiving QR codes from unknown sources, whether via SMS, email, or social media.

Suspicious links: Always double-check the URL after scanning a QR code. Fraudulent links may appear similar to legitimate ones but usually have small differences.

Requests for payment or personal details: Be cautious if you're asked to pay or provide sensitive information after scanning a QR code.

Urgency: Scammers often create a sense of urgency, urging quick action to prevent a supposed issue from escalating.

How to Protect Yourself

While QR codes are a convenient method for payments and information sharing, it’s essential to exercise caution. Here are some steps you can take to stay safe:

Verify the source: Always confirm the legitimacy of the QR code before scanning it. If it’s from a known service, double-check with the official website or customer service.

Use trusted payment methods: Stick to secure payment platforms or apps that offer encryption and fraud protection.

Avoid public Wi-Fi: Scammers may attempt to intercept transactions over unsecured networks. Always use a secure connection when making payments.

Enable two-factor authentication: Turn on two-factor authentication for your banking and payment accounts to add an extra layer of security.

Report suspicious activity: If you suspect you’ve fallen for a scam, report it to your bank and local authorities immediately.

Conclusion

The QR code scam that led to the Pune police constable’s financial loss serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with digital transactions. Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, targeting individuals from all walks of life, including those in positions of authority. By staying informed and cautious, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of such scams and protect your financial security.

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How Doctors Tried To Save Pune Porsche Crash Accused: New Revelations

Pune Police made shocking new revelations Friday in the Porsche crash case, claiming several members of the family of the accused - the teen boy who was allegedly drunk while driving the ₹ 2.5 crore electric supercar - when it ran over and killed two people, were also drunk.

The accused's father, mother, and brother were all drunk when doctors at the state-run Sassoon Hospital were bribed to swap out the accused's blood samples with theirs, the police said.

This, the cops said, was an effort to lie about alcohol levels and "save the teen".

The original plan, the cops said, was to use blood samples from the teen's father or brother. But since they were both also drunk, blood was taken from the mother, who has since been arrested, instead.

The mother had earlier appeared in a video message in which she claimed a viral video that seemed to feature her son was fake. She also appealed to the cops to "protect" him and broke down on camera.

According to eyewitnesses at the crash site, the boy was so drunk he could barely stand. But when the preliminary medical report was filed there was a 'negative' reading for blood alcohol.

Two doctors from Sassoon Hospital - Dr Ajay Taware, then leading the Forensic Medicine Department, and Dr Shrihari Halnor - have already been arrested for swapping blood samples.

A third person - Atul Ghatkamble, a hospital staffer - is also in custody. Two others - Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad, who acted as middlemen between the teen's father and the doctors to facilitate financial transactions to swap the blood samples - were arrested earlier.

Efforts to swap out blood samples were also done for the other two minors in the car, for which too Dr Taware was allegedly roped in; prosecutors have said he was to be paid ₹ 2.5 lakh.

In their case too, the plan was to use mothers' blood samples.

But there were complications as blood types for one boy and his mother didn't match, and in the other case the mother too had alcohol in her blood. This led to samples being replaced with those from two males. The father of one of the accompanying minors has also been arrested.

In each case trainee doctors ordered to draw blood were told to use dry cotton instead of cotton dipped in alcohol - as is practice - to avoid possible alcohol contamination, the police had said.

Police chief Amitesh Kumar confirmed also that local cops failed to follow protocol after the accident early on May 19. "… but then we took drastic action," he declared.

The accident occurred after the accused lost control of the Porsche and ran over a two-wheeler, killing 24-year-old software engineers Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta.

Hours earlier the boy and his friends - who were out 'celebrating' clearing school exams - were spotted on CCTV cameras at city pubs, where they allegedly ran up liquor bills of nearly ₹ 50,000. The licence of the bar that served them has been revoked and the premises sealed.

In the days and weeks following the horrific accident there were reports that local cops sought to give preferential treatment to the boy, who is the son of an influential real estate mogul.

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राष्ट्रपती पदक अभिनंदन , अभिनंदन , अभिनंदन . आमचे साहेब . आदरणीय साहेबाना , गुवत्तापूर्ण सेवेबद्दल राष्ट्रपती पदक देऊन सन्मानित करण्यात आले . अवघी हि ३२ वर्ष्यांची सेवा आज कामाला आली आहे . या ३२ वर्ष्यात जी प्रामाणिकपणे सेवा केली त्याचंच हे फळ आहे . आणि मला त्यांच त्यांच्या या कार्याबद्दल भित्तीचित्र करण्याची संधी मिळाली. पोलीस महासंचालक पद प्राप्त ते राष्ट्रपती पदक देविदास घेवारे सर ( अप्पर पोलीस अधीक्षक ) @devagheware #maharashtrapolice #punepolice #indianpolice #artforall #streetartindia #nileshartist (at Pune, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn1XMmDs7as/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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गेली काही दिवस झाले मी या कोरोना काळात समाजातील सर्व लोकांसोबत काम केली. त्यात राजकीय असतील, होटल व्यावसायिक असतिल, डॉक्टर असतिल,मंदीरे, सामाजिक संस्था, पेंट कंपनी आणि घरातिल भित्तिचित्र असतिल. पण म्हणतात ना hardwork, public place, निसर्गासोबत मग पावसाळा असो कींवा उन्हाळा, रात्र असो कींवा दिवस, स्वतःच्या परिवारापासुन लांब राहुन , जिवाची पर्वा न करता , सण नाही काही नाही…आयुष्य जो पर्यंत चांले आहे शरीर जोपर्यंत साथ देत तोपर्यंत जनतेची सेवा करनारे पोलीस बांधव यांनाच या कलेची आणि कलाकाराची जानीव असते. असच काहीस काम आज कलाकार सुद्धा करतोय. कोरोना काळात प्रोत्साहन देने , समाजप्रबोधन संदेश, ओळखिवरुन आरोपिचित्रे रेखाटने, व त्यांच्या तानतनावातुन त्यांना कलेचा आनंद सहभाग करून घेने. यात प्रत्येक वेळेस यांचे सहकार्य , आदर व आशिर्वाद मिळाले. यात महाराष्टातील पहिले पोलीस स्टेशन सिंहगड पोलिस स्टेशन चे वरिष्ठ अधिकारी श्री. देविदास घेवारे साहेब यांनी सुरुवात करुन दिली. व पोलीसांचे जीवन व माहीती मिळाली. त्यांनंतर पोलीस हेडकॉर्टर पुणे येथे भित्तिचित्र रेखाटली. त्यावेळेस महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे पोलीस महासंचालक *मा.श्री. संजय पांडे साहेब* , पुणे पोलीस आयुक्त श्री .अमिताभ गुप्ता साहेब ,सह पोलीस आयुक्त डॉ.श्री. रवींद्र शिसवे साहेब ,सहायक पोलीस आयुक्त श्री.सतीश गोवेकर साहेब , यांच्या शुभहस्ते सत्कार करण्यात आले. तसेच यादव साहेब , कायगुड़े साहेब व आमचे काका मल्हारी जागडे साहेब यांचे विशेष सहकार्य मिळाले त्यांचे आभार *महाराष्ट्र पोलीस यांच्या कार्यास सलाम 🙏मनस्वी धन्यवाद 🙏 @punepolicecity @maharashtra__police__ #police #maharashtrapolice #punepolice #artforall #publicart #pune #mumbai #maharashtra #publicart #startmumbai #punestreetart #streetartindia #nileshartist (at Maharashtra Police Seva) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6dutPhQIs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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