Thane: An FIR has been registered against a Marathi folk singer Nisha Bhagat and Anil Ahire for allegedly cheating a Kalyan woman of Rs 20 lakh after promising to secure a govt job for her husband at state-run Ulhasnagar Central Hospital.
The case was registered at Vitthalwadi police station following a complaint filed by Sayali Chavan (27), a Kalyan resident. Between March and Sept 2023, they allegedly collected Rs 20 lakh from her. After her complaint, Vitthalwadi police registered a case under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.
Her parents are singers and performers, due to which Bhagat and Ahire were frequent visitors to their home and also performed with the family, according to Chavan. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
Senior police inspector Chandrahas Godse said notices had been issued to the accused to record their statements. “No arrests have been made so far,” he said. Police are also probing whether any staff members of Central Hospital were involved in the alleged job-for-money racket. She alleged that the accused used their close association to gain the family’s confidence and claimed that they had strong contacts in several govt departments. The duo allegedly assured Chavan that they could arrange govt jobs for her and her husband. However, the promised job was never provided and the accused allegedly refused to return the money despite repeated demands. Chavan claimed to possess evidence of the financial transactions and a video in which the accused are allegedly seen discussing the payment of money for a job. She alleged that Bhagat had claimed there were two vacancies at Central Hospital and that jobs could be secured by paying money. Chavan has also approached the state health minister, demanding an inquiry into the alleged job-for-money transactions at Central Hospital. Download the TOI App.