Man appointed as home nurse steals jewelry worth nearly Rs 31 lakh from house in Udupi
Udupi: A man who had been working as home nurse at Badagubettu village of Udupi taluk is suspected to have stolen jewelry worth lakhs of rupees from the house on Sunday.
Prasad, a resident of the village, had called Deeksha Home Healthcare in Parkala two weeks ago, asking for the services of a home nurse to look after his father. Siddappa K Kodli was appointed as home nurse on the occasion.
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On Sunday, Kodli allegedly stole a pair of diamond earrings weighing 6 grams and worth Rs 43,800 from a glass bureau in the hall of Prasad’s house. He is also accused of stealing 427 grams of other jewelry worth Rs 31 lakh from the locker of the cupboard in the bedroom.
Udupi Town Police have filed a case based on a complaint filed by Prasad and are investigating the case. Kodli is learned to be absconding at present.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
