Pune Tourists Defrauded Of ₹10.88 Lakh By Mumbai Travel Operator Under Pretext Of Organising Bali Trip
Pune Tourists Defrauded Of ₹10.88 Lakh By Mumbai Travel Operator Under Pretext Of Organising Bali Trip
The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have booked the owner of a Mumbai-based travel company for allegedly defrauding 16 Pune tourists of ₹10.88 lakh under the pretext of organizing a tour to Bali, Indonesia.
The accused has been identified as the owner of a private tourist agency. According to the police, between March 14 and April 23, Kurkure collected advance payments from several individuals, promising a complete travel package that included hotel stays, flight tickets, visas, and other arrangements. However, despite receiving the full amount, she failed to make any bookings or organize the trip, which was scheduled to begin on May 3.
The complaint was lodged by Deepak Wagh, a businessman, who along with 15 others had paid ₹10.88 lakh in total for the tour. When no arrangements were made and the money was not refunded, Wagh approached the police.
In addition to the company owner, police have also booked her mother, who is a director in the company, and Sandeep Anarthe, the firm’s accountant.
The police are investigating the matter further and have assured strict action against those involved in the alleged fraud.
