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Thane Police Book Two Over Alleged ₹10 Lakh Cheque Fraud at Dombivli Hospital

Police say the case stems from a 2016 partnership that generated substantial returns for the accused.

Overview

  • Based on the hospital owner's complaint, a case was registered on Friday under BNS sections 318(4) (cheating), 316(2) (criminal breach of trust), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 356(2) (defamation).
  • The complaint alleges the pair obtained cheques totaling ₹1 crore under false pretences, with ₹10 lakh encashed before payment on the rest was stopped.
  • The accused allegedly entered a 10-year arrangement in 2016 by investing ₹63.20 lakh for the hospital’s facilities.
  • Records cited in the complaint state they received about ₹1.28 crore in profits and returns between 2017 and 2021, then withdrew and demanded additional funds.
  • The investigation is ongoing, Senior Police Inspector Ganesh Javadwad said, and no arrests or responses from the accused have been reported in these accounts.