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Brothers Vanish With Rs 50 Lakh Gold, Duping 18 Jewelers
1 Sep
Summary
- Two brothers allegedly duped 18 jewelers and customers.
- Nearly Rs 50 lakh in gold, silver, and cash were stolen.
- The accused fled after Raksha Bandhan, switching off phones.
Two brothers, Kanhaiya and Monu Soni, residents of Ambedkar Nagar, are accused of defrauding about 18 jewelers and customers in Atraulia, Azamgarh. The alleged scam involved taking gold and silver jewelry, as well as cash, totaling nearly Rs 50 lakh.
The brothers reportedly gained the trust of their victims by offering services for making, repairing, or showcasing ornaments. They then disappeared shortly after Raksha Bandhan, leaving their mobile phones switched off and becoming unreachable.
Several victims, including jewelers and residents, have filed complaints with the Atraulia police station. One jeweler reported losing approximately 20 grams of gold jewelry worth Rs 2.75 lakh. Another victim lost Rs 2.5 lakh in gold chains. The accused brothers are currently absconding, and authorities are investigating the financial dealings that allegedly spanned two years.
