Bollywood star Disha Patani’s father, Jagdish Patani, became the latest victim of a government job scam. Disha Patani's Father Jagdish Singh, A Retired Cop, Duped Of Rs 25 lakh. Here's How Read more: https://t.
co/6rdEtNIHil #DishaPatani #TNCards pic.twitter.com/Nxe7Vbpmk7 — TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) November 16, 2024 The scamsters allegedly duped the actor’s father of Rs 25 lakh.
The accused, namely Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash, and two more, were allegedly introduced to Mr. Jagdish by his mutual friend Shivendra Pratap Singh, who promised him a position as chairman or vice chairman in a government commission. A resident of Civil Lines in UP’s Bareilly, Mr.
Jagdish, himself a retired deputy SP, fell for the offer and transferred Rs 20 lakh to three different bank accounts over a period of three months, while handing over Rs 5 lakh in cash. The accused promised to return the entire amount with interest after the job is done. When he demanded money back, the fraudsters threatened him.
Realizing he’s been scam med, Disha’s father registered an FIR against the five, including his friend Shivendra. Per Disha’s father, the conman introduced him to one Mr. Himanshu who claimed to be an “officer on special duty” with political connections.
Actor Disha Patani's Father Duped Of ₹ 25 Lakh; FIR Filed https://t.co/7NN2SWhthL #DishaPatani pic.twitter.
com/J1Avia5PBm — NDTV (@ndtv) November 16, 2024 In its advisory released by the Home Ministry, the government advises .