Man who duped business woman of Rs 40 lakh nabbed after 5 years

The accused P Ravikumar (51) alias Nizamuddin of Villupuram got introduced to Shanaz Begum (50) of Palavakkam, who is into catering business, in 2015. Claiming that he is producing a film under the banner of Mother Green Land Movie Makers, Ravikumar persuaded Shanaz Begum to invest in his venture to double her income.

Believing him, Shanaz allegedly gave him Rs 7 lakh in cash and jewellery worth Rs 33 lakh.

However, since he did not make any movie and delayed the returning of the cash, she lodged a complaint at Neelankarai police station. After investigation, police arrested Ravikumar when he came to Triplicane from Bengaluru and remanded him.

Chetpet police have booked a woman accountant of a private travel agency for alleged misappropriation to the tune of Rs 45 lakh.

Anita Jayaprakash, owner of Triton Travels, stated in her complaint that Ligi Thiyagu, an accountant in her firm for the past 10 years, had been entrusted to manage the official and personal accounts of hers and husband Jayaprakash.

However, they recently found that Ligi Thiyagu has allegedly transferred money from their bank accounts to her friend’s and colleague’s accounts, by forging their signatures in cheque books.

When confronted, Ligi allegedly gave evasive answers and reportedly told another accountant Lakshmi that she would eliminate the firm’s manager Haribabu as he was the one who found out her wrongdoings.

Based on Anita’s complaint, Chetpet police booked a case under Sections 408, 464, 465, 468, 471 and 420 of IPC. Further investigation is on.