Updated On: 15 August, 2024 06:37 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The accused had purchased grey cloth from the complainant between April and August 2023, but did not pay the money to the cloth merchant, an official said

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A cloth merchant from Bhiwandi in Thane district of Maharashtra was allegedly cheated of Rs 21.43 lakh by five persons from Gujarat were booked in connection with the matter, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI.
Based on a complaint filed by the 55-year-old victim, the police have registered a case against the accused, he said.