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Hotel businessman Deepak Tandon has been named in a sixth police case within a week, following a complaint by a coal trader who alleged that he was cheated of ₹27.90 lakh. The complainant claims that Tandon took the money on the pretext of a business transaction, issued a cheque for repayment but failed to return the amount.
According to the complaint, the coal trader had entered into a financial arrangement with Tandon and transferred ₹27.90 lakh to him. When the complainant subsequently demanded his money back, Tandon allegedly handed over a cheque as assurance of repayment. However, the amount was not returned, prompting the trader to approach the police.
Alleged Threats to Trap the Complainant
The complainant has further alleged that when he pressed for repayment, he was threatened with being implicated in a false case. The allegations have added another dimension to the dispute, which is now being investigated by the police.
Sixth Case in Seven Days
With this complaint, the number of FIRs registered against Tandon has reportedly reached six within a week. The repeated cases have brought his financial dealings under police scrutiny.
Police are examining the complaint, transaction records, cheque details and other relevant evidence. The exact circumstances and responsibility of the accused will be determined through the investigation and legal proceedings.
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