Mumbai: The Crime Branch Unit 11 has arrested 38-year-old contractor Ravi Narottam Sharma for allegedly duping a city-based astrologer of ₹74 lakh by falsely claiming high-level connections in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Investigators said Sharma promised the victim MHADA two shops (gala) in exchange for money, claiming he could easily arrange them due to his supposed influence in the PMO. To gain trust, he also produced fake government office stamps, which have now been seized by the police.

Forgery Raises Suspicions of Wider Scam

The accused was produced before the Esplanade Court on Friday, where police sought his custody for further investigation. Officers informed the court that Sharma was found in possession of several forged seals from different government departments, ra

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