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In a shocking case of fraud, a resident of Urban Estate Phase-1, Iqbaljit Singh Bhatia, was allegedly cheated out of ₹3 lakh by a man impersonating an Income Tax officer. The accused, identified as Subhash Chandra, reportedly lured Bhatia with a promise of gold at lower rates. How the Fraud Unfolded According to Bhatia's complaint, he was introduced to Chandra on February 7 through a local property dealer on Garha Road. Chandra claimed to have recently been transferred to Jalandhar and was loo
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FAQ :
The victim, Iqbaljit Singh Bhatia, was defrauded of £3 lakh.
The fraudster, identified as Subhash Chandra, impersonated an Income Tax Officer.
The scammer rented a property from the victim and then offered to supply gold at a lower price through his alleged connections within the Income Tax Department.
The victim was asked to withdraw £3 lakh from his bank and hand it over to the scammer in exchange for gold.
The scam was discovered when the scammer failed to deliver the gold and became unreachable. The victim's inquiries at the Income Tax Department confirmed that no such officer was employed there.
Police have begun verifying the claims, and an FIR is expected to be registered soon. Authorities are urging citizens to be cautious and verify identities before financial transactions.
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