Money taken on the pretense of false promise
My uncle advised me to invest in some real state in 2015 and I said I don't have money to even pay down-payment, he introduces me to this fraudster.
Fraudster says give me money in installments and once it is about 3 lakhs he will start documenting the whole purchase plan and stuff.
I found it convenient and started transferring him money through bank transfers (records present) every month.
After transferring about 3.5 lakhs I asked about papers of the plot or anything of that nature, he procrastinated that saying, sure it will be done next month.
That went on for quiet some time and the total money transferred to him now was 8.35 lakhs.
Asked for papers one final time in May 2018, which he failed to produce saying the same thing that it will be done next month.
I asked to refund my money, he said ok will refund next month.
As of today he is still delaying, I stay in Bangalore and he in Lucknow.
I filed an FIR (IPC 1860 (U/s-420)) in Bangalore, Sub Inspector here asks me to make travel arrangements to Lucknow for 3 police officers (plus I will have to accompany him) and we will arrest him. I am sure that is not how it is supposed to work, what if he is not present at his home at that point of time? but SI is adamant.
I halfheartedly believe that even if he gets a proper summon from Police/court he will be willing to return my money, but the law and order is just as useless as it is shown in movies, any kind of guidance will be helpful, any lawyer you can refer me to from Bangalore.
Asked 6 years ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu
What about the FIR which I have filed in Bangalore, I have submitted all the bank transfer statement and WhatsApp conversations transcript here, aren't they suppose to take any action or at least summon him. Also can I again file a FIR in Lucknow while one is still open in Bangalore?
Filing FIR itself was a daunting task and the Police here took 2 months to hear what I have to say.
Asked 6 years ago