Ten people are accused of defrauding a businessman of Rs. 10.03 crore, according to Thane police, who have filed a case against them. The accused allegedly lured businessman Nilesh Sambare, who runs the Jijau social organisation and is the founder of a construction company, and his firm to purchase a land at Vadhavan in Palghar district, where a port is coming up, as per the FIR.
The accused also assured the businessman of a partnership in a renowned business firm and allegedly took money from him, the FIR said.
The Naupada police registered a case on August 10 against the accused under relevant provisions, an official said, adding no arrest has been made so far in this connection.