Mumbai Model's Million-Rupee Deception

A model in Mumbai was allegedly swindled of Rs 35 lakh by a history-sheeter named Nevada Putman. Promising legal aid and enticing investment opportunities, Putman and his wife persuaded the victim to part with large sums of money. The police have registered an FIR against him.

The Mumbai police have initiated legal action against a known criminal for allegedly defrauding a model of Rs 35 lakh, an officer reported on Friday.

According to the Bangur Nagar police, a case has been filed against Nevada Putman, a man with a history of criminal activity, after a complaint was lodged on Thursday.

The 37-year-old model, who lived near Putman and his wife, was led to invest in a business venture and pay exorbitant sums for supposed legal help. Upon realizing the deception, she turned to the authorities for justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)