Thirteen people were allegedly duped of Rs 1.02 crore under the pretext of securing employment in the Indian Railways. The Navghar police in Palghar registered a case late Saturday night and booked seven individuals in connection with the scam. According to the Navghar police, a case has been filed against seven accused from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. 

“Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into effect on June 1, 2023, and this crime occurred before March 2023 therefore, we have registered the FIR under relevant sections of the IPC, in accordance with the date of the offence.” said investigation officer PSI Sampat Aher.