Pune Man Dupes Investors of ₹15 Crore in Agri-Export Scheme
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News18•23-01-2026, 10:25
Pune Man Dupes Investors of ₹15 Crore in Agri-Export Scheme
- •Prashant Anil Gawali from Hadapsar, Pune, allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors of ₹15 crore.
- •He lured victims by promising double returns in 20 months or 10% monthly returns on investments in an agricultural produce export business.
- •Gawali established 'Samarth Crop Care' and falsely claimed to be an 'Honorary Trade Commissioner' to gain trust.
- •Investors from Pune, Beed, Solapur, Dharashiv, and Ahilyanagar districts were affected.
- •A 61-year-old woman from Somwar Peth filed a complaint; over 30 investors have recorded statements, and the fraud amount is expected to rise.
Why It Matters: A Pune man orchestrated a ₹15 crore agri-export investment fraud, luring investors with false promises of high returns.
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