Serial Fraudster Posing as Talathi Arrested in Pune for Pension Scam

• A 68-year-old woman in Belhe, Pune, was defrauded by Dnyandev Haribhau Chede, who impersonated a Talathi.
• Chede approached the woman at Bank of India, Belhe, promising to increase her pension and demanding payment for the process.
• He absconded with her gold ornaments, valued at 1,81,700 rupees, after gaining her trust.
• Alephata Police, led by Inspector Vishwas Jadhav, used CCTV and confidential sources to apprehend Chede.
• The accused, a serial offender with previous fraud and theft cases, confessed, and the stolen gold was recovered.

Why It Matters: A serial fraudster impersonating a Talathi was arrested in Pune for scamming an elderly woman.