The alleged scam unfolded when Shivendra Pratap Singh, an acquaintance of Patani, introduced him to Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash.
A shocking case of alleged fraud has trapped the father of Bollywood actress Disha Patani, Jagdish Singh Patani, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police. Patani has filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Bareilly Kotwali police station, accusing five individuals of defrauding him of Rs 25 lakh under the false pretence of securing him a high-ranking position within a government commission.
The alleged scam unfolded when Shivendra Pratap Singh, an acquaintance of Patani, introduced him to Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash. These individuals, along with Preeti Garg and an unidentified accomplice, allegedly leveraged their claimed strong political connections to convince Patani of their ability to secure him a prestigious position – such as chairman or vice-chairman – in a government commission.
To facilitate this supposed appointment, the group allegedly extracted Rs 25 lakh from Patani. This sum comprised Rs 5 lakh in cash and Rs 20 lakh transferred via electronic means to three separate bank accounts. Crucially, one of the accused was presented as an “Officer on Special Duty” named Himanshu, further bolstering the credibility of their deceptive claims.
The Kotwali police station in-charge DK Sharma said a case had been registered against Shivendra Pratap Singh, Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash from Juna Akhara, Preeti Garg, and one unidentified person for cheating, criminal intimidation, and extortion.
However, after three months of inaction and broken promises, the accused allegedly switched tactics. When Patani demanded the return of his money, he was met with threats and aggressive behaviour from the alleged perpetrators, prompting him to file the FIR, police said.
The complaint details the accused’s manipulative tactics, including the introduction of a fabricated “OSD,” to lend an air of legitimacy to their fraudulent scheme. The police have registered a case against all five named individuals, charging them with cheating, criminal intimidation, and extortion. Investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the alleged fraud and bring those responsible to justice.
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