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Mahadik called Kalluri near Vidhan Bhavan last week and introduced him to Patil who was wearing an ID card with a blue ribbon around his neck which had Maharashtra State written on it. Mahadik spoke to Patil, who demanded Rs 35 lakh for doing his work, as per the FIR.
”The next day, Kalluri told Mahadik that the people of his society could pay only Rs 10 to 12 lakh. Mahadik told him that he would get back after speaking to Patil. Later, he asked Kalluri to come near Vidhan Bhavan,” the official said. The complainant, accompanied by some members of his society, handed over Rs 15 lakh to Mahadik near the Air India building in south Mumbai. Patil also reached the spot, collected money from Mahadik and left, the official added.
”Patil told Kalluri that he would prepare the necessary document within two hours. However, when he didn’t return, Mahadik called up Patil who told him that the work had started. After waiting for a long time, Patil didn’t come and switched off his mobile phone,” as per the FIR.
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During the interrogation, Patil disclosed Mahadik’s role in cheating, following which they were arrested on March 22 under sections 170 (Personating a public servant), 419 (cheating by personation) and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code, the official said. Further investigation is underway, he added.