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Navi Mumbai police start weeding out scamsters
Updated On: 26 March, 2024 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Special unit formed to identify fraudulent schemes as preventive measure registers three cases since Dec
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Public awareness notice issued by Navi Mumbai FIU
The Navi Mumbai police’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is taking proactive steps to combat fraud cases by gathering information and the authenticity of offices presenting various schemes and offers to citizens. The move aims to prevent cases of cheating. The formation of the FIU was prompted by the escalating number of such cases, highlighting the need for stricter measures. By registering cases and monitoring social media for enticing offers, officials are working to distinguish between authentic and fake offices.
The Navi Mumbai police commissionerate formed the FIU on December 29, 2023, under the assistant commissioner of police of the Economic Offences Wing, Navi Mumbai police. It was formed after the chit fund scam related to Satish Gavand was highlighted in the Assembly session and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of FIUs across Maharashtra. Navi Mumbai police Commissioner Milind Bharambe formed the unit after the order.
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