Gold Merchant Arrested in North 24 Parganas for Multi-Crore Fraud

• Pradip Karmakar, a gold merchant from Belta Chowmatha, North 24 Parganas, has been arrested.
• He allegedly defrauded locals of nearly one crore rupees by taking gold as collateral and for new items.
• Victims complained that Karmakar would not return gold or deliver new items on time.
• Gopalnagar police arrested Pradip Karmakar from his home on Monday night.
• He was sent to Bongaon Sub-divisional Court, with police seeking custody for further investigation.

Key Questions Answered

How did Pradip Karmakar defraud people of nearly one crore rupees?

Pradip Karmakar defrauded people by claiming to cure serious illnesses like cancer and heart blockages through natural remedies.

Where was the accused gold merchant Pradip Karmakar arrested?

The accused gold merchant Pradip Karmakar was arrested in Jhargram's Jubilee Market. He was apprehended by Jhargram police while attempting to sell stolen gold jewelry.

What were the specific complaints against businessman Pradip Karmakar?

Businessman Pradip Karmakar was accused of defrauding people by falsely claiming to cure serious illnesses like cancer and heart blockages.