The Kasturba Marg Police in Kandvali has filed a case against one Himanshu Mishra for defrauding a UPSC aspirant of R13 lakh by allegedly promising the victim a job in the BMC.
According to the 26-year-old complainant, he came in contact with Mishra in 2024 through his friend Adarsh Yadav, who informed him that his acquaintance could arrange a supervisor’s job in the BMC’s Water Department and demanded money. The complainant initially transferred Rs 65,000 on July 31, 2024, to Yadav’s bank account, who claimed he forwarded the money to Mishra.
Later, the complainant began directly communicating with Mishra, who allegedly demanded more money at different stages of the supposed recruitment process. Police said the victim eventually paid Rs 12,00,010 through digital transfers and Rs 1 lakh in cash, totalling Rs 13,00,010 to the accused.
Fake joining letter
On August 3, 2024, Mishra allegedly met the complainant in Borivali and handed him a joining letter and identity card for the post of worker-cum-helper in the BMC. However, when Mishra continued to demand additional money, the complainant grew suspicious and asked for a refund. Mishra allegedly then called him for a supposed interview at the BMC office in Santacruz, but the accused never appeared.
Case filed
Investigations revealed that Mishra had cheated another person of nearly Rs 12 lakh. Following the complaint, the Kasturba Marg Police have registered a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and related offences against Himanshu Mishra, said an officer from Kasturba Marg Police.
Total money: Rs 13,00,010
Initial amount paid: Rs 65,000
Amount paid digitally: Rs 12,00,010
Amount paid in cash: Rs 1 lakh
