Nagpur, Nov 8 (PTI) A case of cheating was registered against a 35-year-old man for allegedly duping a Nagpur resident of Rs 8.50 lakh under the pretext of offering him a job, police said on Monday.

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The accused, Sachin Athawale, runs a placement services firm.

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The victim paid the money as asked by the accused between August 12, 2020 and April 15, 2021.

Police said Athawale had issued a fake joining letter to the victim. No arrest is made.

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