A Tirupur resident was reportedly scammed of Rs. 9 lakhs by a couple promising a police department business. The victim created a stir at the Coimbatore Collector's office, arriving with a bottle of diesel to submit a petition.
Coimbatore: A man from Tirupur district has alleged that he was scammed of Rs. 9 lakhs by a couple who promised to start a new business associated with the police department. The victim, identified as Parthiban, created a stir when he arrived at the Coimbatore District Collector's office with a bottle of diesel to submit a petition regarding the fraud.
According to Parthiban, who works as a contractor in a garment company, he was approached by Lenin from Peelamedu, Coimbatore, who runs the canteen contract at the same company. Lenin and his wife Amirthavalli, who works as a traffic police officer at the Peelamedu police station, allegedly convinced Parthiban to invest in a new online food ordering business for police canteens in Coimbatore and Tirupur.
Trusting the couple, Parthiban transferred a total of Rs. 8,90,000 from his bank account and the accounts of his wife and mother to Lenin and Amirthavalli's bank accounts in July last year. However, when Parthiban later asked for the money to be returned, the couple allegedly gave contradictory responses and delayed repayment.
When Parthiban threatened to file a complaint, the couple reportedly intimidated him, saying, "I work in the police department. You can't do anything to us." Despite multiple complaints to the police, Parthiban claims that no action has been taken. He also submitted a petition to the Coimbatore Collector in March, but alleges that the Singanallur Assistant Commissioner has not taken any action on it.
Frustrated with the lack of response, Parthiban arrived at the Collector's office with a bottle of diesel, threatening self-immolation. This created a tense situation at the premises. Police personnel quickly confiscated the diesel bottle from Parthiban, diffusing the potential crisis.
The incident has raised concerns about the alleged misuse of authority and the need for prompt action in cases of financial fraud. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to ensure justice for the victim and prevent such incidents in the future.
According to Parthiban, who works as a contractor in a garment company, he was approached by Lenin from Peelamedu, Coimbatore, who runs the canteen contract at the same company. Lenin and his wife Amirthavalli, who works as a traffic police officer at the Peelamedu police station, allegedly convinced Parthiban to invest in a new online food ordering business for police canteens in Coimbatore and Tirupur.
Trusting the couple, Parthiban transferred a total of Rs. 8,90,000 from his bank account and the accounts of his wife and mother to Lenin and Amirthavalli's bank accounts in July last year. However, when Parthiban later asked for the money to be returned, the couple allegedly gave contradictory responses and delayed repayment.
When Parthiban threatened to file a complaint, the couple reportedly intimidated him, saying, "I work in the police department. You can't do anything to us." Despite multiple complaints to the police, Parthiban claims that no action has been taken. He also submitted a petition to the Coimbatore Collector in March, but alleges that the Singanallur Assistant Commissioner has not taken any action on it.
Frustrated with the lack of response, Parthiban arrived at the Collector's office with a bottle of diesel, threatening self-immolation. This created a tense situation at the premises. Police personnel quickly confiscated the diesel bottle from Parthiban, diffusing the potential crisis.
The incident has raised concerns about the alleged misuse of authority and the need for prompt action in cases of financial fraud. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly to ensure justice for the victim and prevent such incidents in the future.