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Man Arrested in Surat for Swindling Delhi Resident of Rs 25 Lakh in Dollar Scam
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News18•01-10-2026, 22:30
Man Arrested in Surat for Swindling Delhi Resident of Rs 25 Lakh in Dollar Scam
- •Ferin Harshadrai Patel, 32, was apprehended in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident, Vasant Panchal, of approximately Rs 25 lakh.
- •Patel allegedly posed as "Chirag Patel" and promised to arrange US dollars at a lower rate, gaining Panchal's confidence by also offering to help his daughter-in-law secure employment at JLL Company.
- •Panchal handed over Rs 25 lakh in cash to Patel, believing it would be converted to dollars through an Embassy or Consulate contact.
- •Police investigation, including CCTV footage and surveillance, led to Patel's arrest; a phone allegedly bought with the cheated money was seized.
- •Patel has a history of involvement in six other cheating cases across Delhi, Mumbai, and Surat, and is currently being questioned to recover the funds and identify accomplices.
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The 32-year-old suspect, Ferin Harshadrai Patel, was apprehended from Surat, Gujarat, following an investigation that utilized CCTV footage and surveillance.
The accused introduced himself under an alias, claimed to have contacts at the US Embassy and JLL Company, promised to secure employment for the victim's daughter-in-law, and offered to arrange US dollars at a lower exchange rate.
Police stated that the accused has previously been involved in six other cheating cases registered across Delhi, Mumbai, and Surat.