21 cheated of Rs 15.34 lakh with promise of jobs abroad; four booked

THANE: (Feb 11) A case has been registered against four persons in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly cheating at least 21 job-seekers of Rs 15.34 lakh, an official said on Wednesday.

The accused, including the owner of a private firm, collected money from the victims by promising them overseas employment, he said.

A man recently approached the Bhiwandi City police station, claiming that he and many others were cheated by Sanjaykumar Ratankumar, his colleague Ayan and two unidentified women with the promise of jobs abroad.