India, April 16 -- The Khadak police on Tuesday registered a case against a father-son duo for allegedly cheating a 54-year-old woman of Rs.40 lakh by luring her with promises of 40% returns on a real estate investment. Based on a complaint filed by Ratandevi Kantilaal Oswal of Jai Bhavani Society in Bhavani Peth, the police have booked Anil Kataria, 60, and his son Rahul Anil Kataria, 35, of Precious Gem Society in Koregaon Park.

The fraud is said to have taken place between November 2022 and April 13, 2026.

According to the police, the complainant was introduced to the father-son duo by a familiar contact, an investment agent.

According to the complaint, the accused allegedly approached Oswal with an offer: invest Rs.40 lakh in a rea...