Inter-state Gang Busted in Pune for Gold Polishing Fraud; Valuables Recovered

• Pune's Parvati Police arrested an inter-state gang involved in 'gold polishing' fraud targeting elderly women.
• The gang would approach victims, gain their trust, and steal jewelry under the guise of cleaning it.
• Sangeeta Vishwanath Varghade, 65, lost two gold bangles weighing 20 grams to this gang near Dandekar Bridge.
• Police recovered 20 grams of stolen gold and chemical materials used for polishing, worth 2,50,300 rupees.
• Authorities urge citizens to be cautious and not trust strangers with their jewelry to prevent similar frauds.

Why It Matters: Pune Police busted an inter-state gang defrauding elderly women through 'gold polishing' scams, recovering stolen valuables.