Pimpri Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have registered a case against the owner of a Mumbai-based travel agency for allegedly duping 16 Pune residents out of ₹10.88 lakh under the guise of arranging an international tour to Bali, Indonesia.
According to the FIR, the accused collected advance payments between March 14 and April 23, promising an all-inclusive travel package covering flights, hotel accommodations, visa processing, and other tour-related services. Despite receiving the full amount from the group, the company failed to make any travel arrangements. The trip was scheduled to begin on May 3.
The complaint was filed by businessman Deepak Wagh, who, along with 15 others, had collectively paid the sum to the agency. When no bookings were confirmed and no refunds issued, Wagh approached the authorities, leading to the filing of the case.
In addition to the agency owner, police have also charged her mother, listed as a director of the company, and Sandeep Anarthe, the firm’s accountant, in connection with the alleged fraud. An investigation is currently underway.
